AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedical Cannabis Uptake: A new U.S. study says cannabis use among adults 65+ jumped nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023, with telehealth access linked to faster growth. Regulated Markets: Alberta launched a regulated online gambling market for private operators, aiming to curb black-market activity and add player-safety guardrails. Local Cannabis Business: Minnesota’s Pope County approved its first cannabis microbusiness conditional use permit for indoor cultivation and processing, clearing a key step after state preliminary approval. Policy Pushback: Virginia lawmakers say claims that budget language jumpstarted marijuana sales or eased enforcement are “unequivocally false,” stressing protections for minors as the market launches July 1, 2027. Enforcement Spotlight: California reported seizing and destroying 63,000+ pounds of illicit cannabis in a multi-agency operation, citing unsafe, illegal grow practices. Animal Incident: A UK Labrador was rescued from Ben Nevis after suspected cannabis ingestion, recovering after mountain rescue intervention. Industry Shift: Michigan’s cannabis market is maturing into a consumer-products, marketing-and-tech race as wholesale prices fall and consolidation accelerates.
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