AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegulated Market Push (Virginia): Virginia lawmakers approved a two-year $205B budget that includes a temporary electricity consumption tax on data centers ($0.011 per kWh, capped near $600M/year) and clears the way for a regulated adult-use cannabis retail marketplace, with sales set to begin July 1, 2027. Medical Access Expansion (New Zealand): Cannabis Clinic expanded its Supported Access Programme to include CBD products, cutting costs for eligible patients by up to 37%. Industry Milestone (Nebraska): Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission cleared the first state-licensed cultivator to plant marijuana, while another operator challenged a zoning decision that blocked use of an agricultural exemption. Retail Rollout (Florida): FINO Cannabis opened its first Florida dispensary in Clermont, leaning on terpene education and effect-based guidance for patients. Policy Watch (Connecticut): Connecticut signed a cannabis compact with the Mashantucket Pequot tribe, aiming for a level playing field under state rules while allowing tribal participation in the regulated market. Market Pressure (Canada): The Cannabis Council of Canada suspended operations, blaming financial strain from the illicit market. Product Safety Concern (Delta-8): Experts warned that unregulated Delta-8 can contain harmful chemicals and has been linked to psychosis and hospitalizations, fueling calls for bans.
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