Ponchatoula Expands Local Kratom Ban in Lousiana Behind Scare Tactics, Misinformation
Ponchatoula, Louisiana, joins a growing list of municipalities banning kratom, relying on misinformation and scare tactics. While advocates emphasize the importance of proper regulation over...
Ponchatoula Expands Local Kratom Ban in Lousiana Behind Scare Tactics, Misinformation
Ponchatoula, Louisiana, joins a growing list of municipalities banning kratom, relying on misinformation and scare tactics. While advocates emphasize the importance of proper regulation over...
Kratom Ban in Lowell Brings the Local-Level Debate to Massachusetts
Lowell, Massachusetts, voted to ban kratom sales, despite the growing push for regulation and new research showing the benefits and safety of the plant. While...
Solana Beach Opts for Kratom Age Limit Instead of Outright Ban
In a significant move for kratom access, Solana Beach has opted for regulation rather than prohibition, restricting kratom sales to individuals over 21 years old....
Ouachita Parish Adds Another Kratom Ban to Louisiana’s Patchwork of Regulations
Ouachita Parish has become the latest Louisiana jurisdiction to ban the sale of kratom, following a 4-1 vote by the Police Jury after two contentious...
Tangipahoa Parish Listens to Law Enforcement Over Science, Bans Kratom
Tangipahoa Parish banned kratom in a unanimous vote, disregarding science in favor of law enforcement claims. Despite public pushback and testimonies highlighting misinformation, the council...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
