AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Policy: A DEA rescheduling hearing for Michigan and Ohio cannabis businesses has wrapped, but the decision could drag into 2027 as the judge orders post-hearing briefs and no final deadline is set. Congress Watch: Senators Booker, Schumer and Wyden reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and build a federal regulatory framework. Legal Access: Minnesota’s Cannabis Expungement Board is ramping up outreach to clear nearly 98,000 felony records, aiming to reach communities hardest hit by past enforcement. Local Retail Rules: San Francisco approved an ordinance allowing cannabis cafés with food, non-alcoholic drinks and live entertainment under health-code requirements. Hemp vs. THC Crackdown: A coalition of hemp businesses sued to block Missouri’s ban on intoxicating hemp products set to start in November. Market Numbers: Arkansas medical cannabis sales totaled about $140.3M in the first half of 2026, down slightly year over year. Community Grants: St. Mary’s County, Maryland moved closer to distributing $1.5M+ via a cannabis reinvestment fund ordinance.
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