AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedical Cannabis Access: A new U.S. study finds medical cannabis use is rising fast among adults 65+, with telehealth helping older patients get evaluations as demand grows for pain and sleep support. Policy & Regulation: Virginia lawmakers are pushing back hard on claims that budget language will kick off retail marijuana sales early or loosen enforcement; they say “unequivocally false” rumors ignore strict age rules and protections for minors. Enforcement & Safety: California says a three-month operation seized and destroyed 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis, citing environmental harm and unsafe, untested product risks. Industry & Markets: Michigan’s cannabis market is shifting from growing to marketing and data-driven retail, with consolidation and margin pressure reshaping who wins. Research & Products: Artelo Biosciences reports nonclinical results for ART27.13, a peripherally restricted cannabinoid receptor agonist, showing reduced neuropathic pain behaviors in a paclitaxel model. Community & Local Politics: Snohomish County residents in Clearview rallied against a plan to add a second rural pot shop, continuing a long-running “Green Mile” fight.
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