☑️ National Update: The debate around hemp-derived THC intensified as a fight over whether to delay the impending November ban started in the Senate. SAM is working hard with its allies to keep the hemp THC ban in place! DEA also moved to list synthetic kratom as a Schedule I drug. SAM submitted public comments in support of this, but also stressed that all kratom needs to be moved into Schedule I.
☑️ SAM Executive Vice President Luke Niforatos delivered two presentations at the CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute in Orlando, FL. His first session examined the growing landscape of psychedelics, while his second focused on marijuana policy and prevention, which he co-presented with Sue Thau of CADCA..
☑️ SAM Government Affairs Director Jordan Davidson and Federal and State Policy Associate Iman Lohrasbi presented at the 2026 Social Conservative Policy Conference in Washington, DC. Their session explored the latest developments in federal and state marijuana policy, equipping attendees with timely insights into the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.
☑️ Parent Action Network has been busy interviewing new families, supporting our current advocates in their work across the country, and recording new episodes of the Fortitude Podcast. The goal? To send a clear message to legislators and decision-makers on the dangers of today’s high potency products and the devastating impact it has had on thousands of families. You can help us get this message out by subscribing to our newsletter, following us on Facebook, Instagram, and X, subscribing to Fortitude, and sharing these stories with anyone you think might benefit from them.
