AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Hemp Policy: Trump signed a stopgap funding bill that pushes most federal hemp THC restrictions to Dec. 11, giving the industry a short reprieve while the market still faces a tough redefinition of hemp and tighter caps on finished products. Regulatory Science in Ghana: NACOC is teaming with CSIR to advance research and enforce cultivation rules for low-THC cannabis (up to 0.3% THC), including lab testing, traceability, and model greenhouse work. Local Retail Rollouts: Front Royal planners began drafting zoning rules for retail marijuana as Virginia’s new framework moves toward license applications in February and sales in July 1; Newark, New York, also weighs a second dispensary proposal, Canna Planet, pending village approvals. Industry Finance: POSaBIT amended its loan with Perga Capital Partners, accelerating $2M principal repayment while extending maturity and lowering interest rates. Workforce & Labor: Cannabis workers at The Herbal Gardens in Tacoma are pressing for a first union contract after months of stalled bargaining. Market Reality Check: Kentucky hit the halfway mark for medical dispensary access, with Blue Sage opening and more expansion planned.
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