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Union Parish Becomes Latest Louisiana Community to Ban Kratom Under Local Loophole

Union Parish has banned kratom sales, adding to Louisiana’s growing list of local restrictions. The ordinance, which includes penalties for violators, is part of a...
Front view of the Union Parish Courthouse, symbolizing the local decision to pass a kratom sales ban and its impact on the community.

Union Parish Becomes Latest Louisiana Community to Ban Kratom Under Local Loophole

Union Parish has banned kratom sales, adding to Louisiana’s growing list of local restrictions. The ordinance, which includes penalties for violators, is part of a...
The Iowa State Capitol illuminated at night, symbolizing the shifting momentum in local kratom regulation as Iowa City Council defers the proposed ban.

Iowa City Council Pulls U-Turn, Decides to Defer Kratom Ban

The Iowa City Council voted to defer a proposed kratom ban, shifting towards state-level regulation instead. After public testimony from medical experts, the council acknowledged...
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Kratom Cafes Push Back Against Heavy-Handed Actions by NYC Health Department

In New York City, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has taken abrupt action against kratom and kava cafes, enforcing closures and fines...
A map with a pin on Illinois, symbolizing the Lockport’s recent decision to ban kratom, adding to a complex network of local kratom restrictions within the state.

Lockport Adds Another Tally to Illinois’ ‘Confusing’ Patchwork of Local Kratom Bans

In Lockport, Illinois, a recent kratom ban has added to the state’s growing “patchwork” of local restrictions, sparking discussions about kratom’s safety and regulation. Although...
A map highlighting Missouri with a pin on Chesterfield, illustrating the city's recent regulations restricting kratom sales to adults 21 years and older.

Chesterfield Regulation Complicates Kratom Situation in Missouri

  It isn’t often that kratom is compared to other supplements or substances in a favorable fashion.  A recent decision by one city in Missouri...
Screenshot of a YouTube video showing the Congressional Briefing on Kratom Science, where advocates and researchers discuss kratom’s momentum toward normalization and federal policy changes.

Congressional Hearing Highlights Kratom’s Momentum Toward Normalization

A recent Congressional hearing highlighted kratom’s growing momentum toward federal regulation. Advocates, researchers, and consumers gathered to discuss the benefits and risks of kratom, urging...
California Capitol building at sunset with a purple-blue sky, representing stalled legislative efforts on kratom regulations in the state.

Comprehensive Kratom Regulations Held Up by California Committee

California's latest effort to regulate kratom stalled in the Senate due to concerns over costs. Assembly Bill 2365 aimed to establish comprehensive consumer protections, including...
Close-up of a man's hands holding an open book, symbolizing the growing interest and research surrounding kratom as a botanical supplement.

American Herbal Products Association Includes Kratom in Latest Edition of Botanical Safety Handbook

Kratom’s inclusion in the American Herbal Products Association's latest edition of the Botanical Safety Handbook marks a significant step toward its normalization as a dietary...
A man writing at a desk, reflecting the legacy of the 2018 letter that influenced kratom policy changes

‘Embarrassingly poor evidence and data’: Looking at the Legacy of the Letter that Squashed Kratom Ban

Six years ago, a letter by Brett Giroir, the Assistant Secretary for Health, halted an FDA-led attempt to ban kratom nationwide. This pivotal moment led...
“Do It The Right Way”: How Super Speciosa Became Part of Groundbreaking FDA Study

“Do It The Right Way”: How Super Speciosa Became Part of Groundbreaking FDA Study

  Kratom advocates have been doing a decades-long dance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the legality, research and safety of the supplement. ...
Virginia Capitol building in daylight, representing the state's legislative efforts to protect kratom legality despite recent attempts at prohibition.

Virginia’s Unique Attempt to Ban Kratom Shut Down by Advocates

Despite a 2023 law protecting kratom in Virginia, a new attempt to ban it was thwarted by strong public opposition and advocates. The petition, quietly...