AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoLegal Cannabis Funding: New Jersey’s Cannabis Business Development grant program still has about $5M available, offering $75K reimbursements for licensed operators, with 5% reserved for “Impact Zones.” Local Tax Policy: Alaska’s Mat-Su Borough may put voters on the ballot with a proposal to double the marijuana sales tax from 5% to up to 10% (plus a new alcohol sales tax up to 10%). Medical/Regulatory Courtroom: Nebraska’s medical marijuana petition case continues as a former York notary, Jacy Todd, appeals an official misconduct conviction tied to notarized petitions. Product & Culture: Upstate Elevator’s Yuzu Lemonade THC Spritz is getting buzz for a 5mg/10mg THC, low-calorie, citrus-forward format, while Zalympix returns to Los Angeles as a cannabis “Olympics” style marketplace with brand judging and live performances. Enforcement & Supply Chains: Ireland court heard about a “controlled delivery” of €111k herbal cannabis sent from the US to a Bauer Media workplace; separate reports also highlight major cannabis seizures and prosecutions across multiple regions. Hemp Jobs Angle: South Africa’s Eastern Cape says a hemp processing breakthrough using existing cotton technology could unlock a local value chain and rural jobs.
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