AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHemp Tax Shock: Tennessee’s THCA ban is already hitting the state’s budget hard, with lawmakers warning sales tax collections are on pace for a ~$110M shortfall after smokable hemp products were pulled. Cannabis Education Push: Ohio leaders are funding a statewide campaign to correct misconceptions as cannabis use rises—especially around pregnancy and youth risk. Safety & Oversight: A new report highlights how ketamine therapy is expanding fast, but patient protections and monitoring can lag, urging stricter safeguards. Clinical Cannabis Research: Studies keep stacking up on cannabis’s effects—new findings link cannabis use patterns to mental health outcomes and raise questions about heart risk and sleep satisfaction. Public Health Alerts: Drug testing and substance screening efforts are expanding, including a new drug testing center in Nigeria aimed at early intervention. Policy Watch: Texas hemp shops are suing over new THC rules, while other states debate how to regulate or restrict cannabis products.
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