AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Policy: The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan stopgap funding bill to keep federal agencies funded into early December, aiming to dodge another shutdown during campaign season, after a long fight over a delay tied to THC-infused hemp products. Hemp & Markets: A separate debate over marijuana rescheduling is framed as a “less illegal” shift that may not dramatically change Canopy Growth’s outlook, even as investors watch for clearer rules. Medical Cannabis (Asia): Nepal’s Gandaki province approved a legal framework for licensed medical cannabis cultivation and use under provincial oversight, while national rules still prohibit recreational use. Enforcement (Global): Hong Kong Customs seized about 9.8kg of suspected cannabis buds worth around $2m at the airport and arrested two men. Enforcement (Africa): In South Africa, three suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed in a shootout with KZN police. Local Governance (South Asia): Navi Mumbai’s municipal committee approved crores-worth water, drainage, and sewage upgrades, including flood-prevention measures. Science: A major butterfly study reports climate-driven range shifts are already reshaping habitats, with tropics flagged as a major blind spot.
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