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Nebraska State Capitol at sunrise, representing legislative momentum behind kratom regulation in the state's unicameral legislature.

Kratom Regulation Gains Momentum in Nebraska After Dueling Bills Introduced in Unicameral

Nebraska lawmakers weigh two opposing kratom bills—one to ban, one to regulate. As support rallies behind regulation, the KCPA advances through the Unicameral.
Nebraska State Capitol at sunrise, representing legislative momentum behind kratom regulation in the state's unicameral legislature.

Kratom Regulation Gains Momentum in Nebraska After Dueling Bills Introduced in Unicameral

Nebraska lawmakers weigh two opposing kratom bills—one to ban, one to regulate. As support rallies behind regulation, the KCPA advances through the Unicameral.
West Virginia US state flag with statue of lady justice and judicial scales in dark room. Concept of judgement and punishment, background for jury topics

West Virginia passes Kratom Consumer Protection Act

Another state has spoken on the ‘kratom question’ in America, and it means that both the numbers and momentum are trending in favor of a...
Kratom Research

Georgia Tables Kratom Ban In Favor of Research, Regulation

As the nation grapples with how to handle kratom at all levels of commerce and government, the state of the kratom question was encapsulated last...
Kratom Safety

Claims of Kratom’s Toxicity Fly in the Face of Available Studies, Data

For many kratom users, the herbal ingredient is akin to a cup of coffee or other, similar consumption-based components of a daily routine. But for...
FDA and kratom

Advocates Hope to Ease FDA’s Restrictive Grip on Kratom Industry

The recent developments toward a legal, regulated market for kratom have shown the complexities of overcoming stigma and establishing safe consumer options. Yet even with...
Science for Kratom Regulation

Proposed Federal Legislation Seeks to Lean on Science for Kratom Regulation

The start of 2023 has seen a flurry of activity at the local level from voices on both sides of the kratom question—about how to...
banned

Efforts to Ban Kratom Make the Case For a Regulated Market

As the debate over kratom plays out at all levels of government in the United States, advocates for establishing a regulated market are gaining momentum...
Kratom Regulations

Colorado’s Kratom Discussion Sets the Stage For Regulated Markets

One of the surest signs of a new calendar year comes in the flurry of legislation, especially following an election. From more concrete actions, such...
Kratom Legislation

Trio of States Propose New Laws and Policies for a Regulated Kratom Market

Last fall, opponents of kratom tried to make their voices heard with municipal bans and another attempt at statewide action. In just the first few...
kratom regulation guidance

Local Leaders Look For Guidance on Kratom Regulation

The delicate balance between the federal government and state houses have worked pretty much the same way when it comes to regulating substances and consumer...
Kratom Label Standardization

Kratom Advocates Continue Push for Label Standardization

There are few things as universal to the world of commerce as a product label. It’s important for getting the consumers attention, for conveying information,...