AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHemp & CBD Policy Push: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed SB 3222, doubling adult-use possession limits and tightening rules for intoxicating hemp products, while also expanding oversight and allowing dispensary drive-throughs/curbside pickup. Regulation in Action: Santa Barbara County growers in Carpinteria Valley scrambled to install odor-control tech after license threats; officials say only one greenhouse still lacks required odor control. Industry & Market News: High Tide reported record Q2 2026 revenue ($179.3M) and positive free cash flow, with its German medical cannabis unit also hitting record sales. Hemp Beverages Spotlight: Texas Hemp Business Council exec Mark Bordas will speak at Hemp Beverage Expo 2026, and Hometown Hero announced it will exhibit hemp-derived THC/cannabidiol-based drinks at the same event. Consumer Safety & Health: A study review on insomnia found the strongest sleep improvements linked to CBD and CBN (not primarily THC), while Michigan Public won awards including a report on record cannabis-related child hospitalizations in 2024. Public Safety Warning: Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall renewed his push against 7-OH, warning it’s being sold in convenience/CBD stores to teens as “wellness” or “candy.” Local Enforcement: Mississippi’s sheriff’s department held an info session on “cob” (pinaca), citing seizures and violent behavior after use. Governance Shake-Up: Rhode Island confirmed a new Cannabis Control Commission chair, Michelle Reddish, as the agency aims to stabilize internal operations.
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