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Kratom Legalization: Local Battles and Consumer Compromises in Massachusetts
Amidst the back-and-forth around kratom legalization, some states have opted to leave the decision to local lawmakers instead of making wide-sweeping rules and regulations. In Massachusetts, local authorities didn’t wait for permission and have taken
Family Seeking Justice in Inmate’s Death After Kratom Arrest
When Marshall Price was found guilty of drug trafficking for possessing kratom that he legally purchased at a gas station in a neighboring state, the Arkansas state attorney overseeing the case thanked the prosecutors who
Local Louisiana Kratom Ban Proposal Sparks Backlash and Concerns
Louisiana’s back-and-forth over kratom was already an intricate debate about balancing the demands of both sides. A small town’s decision to propose a kratom ban has added another knot to an already tangled mess. City
Social Media Rally for Alabama Woman Arrested with Kratom
Recent developments, and the attention it’s getting on social media, have reignited calls for compassion surrounding an Alabama woman arrested earlier this year for possessing kratom. Shaina Brown was pulled over on March 31 of
American Kratom Association Visits Indonesia to Secure Kratom’s Future
In August of 2023, the American Kratom Association visited Indonesia to meet with government officials to discuss the future of kratom. Whispers from Indonesia became legitimate concerns earlier this year when a conversation began about
Vermont Set to Be the First State to Flip Kratom Ban
When the Food and Drug Administration coaxed six states into scheduling kratom over three years, it drew a line in the sand for the industry. Advocates could get in line and try to adhere to
Navigating Pennsylvania’s Path to a Regulated Kratom Market
It’s been five years since a state has banned access to kratom. With little to no support for such measures, opponents have found a new way to take shots at attempts to regulate kratom: Gutting
Attempt at a Kratom Ban in Montana Falls Flat
Opponents of kratom have mostly stayed true to the same playbook in attempts to ban the plant. A failed effort to take action against kratom in Montana this year provides an insight into how counter-attempts
Missouri’s Kratom Regulation: Unveiling the Unique Legislative Journey
During 2023, as the momentum on the ‘kratom question’ shifted favorably towards advocates, Missouri’s kratom regulation became a focal point, with the state finding fewer reasons to evade regulating the plant. That momentum has done
Local Louisiana Kratom Ban Proposal Sparks Backlash and Concerns
Louisiana’s back-and-forth over kratom was already an intricate debate about balancing the demands of both sides. A small town’s decision to propose a kratom ban has added another knot to an already tangled mess. City
Social Media Rally for Alabama Woman Arrested with Kratom
Recent developments, and the attention it’s getting on social media, have reignited calls for compassion surrounding an Alabama woman arrested earlier this year for possessing kratom. Shaina Brown was pulled over on March 31 of
American Kratom Association Visits Indonesia to Secure Kratom’s Future
In August of 2023, the American Kratom Association visited Indonesia to meet with government officials to discuss the future of kratom. Whispers from Indonesia became legitimate concerns earlier this year when a conversation began about
Vermont Set to Be the First State to Flip Kratom Ban
When the Food and Drug Administration coaxed six states into scheduling kratom over three years, it drew a line in the sand for the industry. Advocates could get in line and try to adhere to
Navigating Pennsylvania’s Path to a Regulated Kratom Market
It’s been five years since a state has banned access to kratom. With little to no support for such measures, opponents have found a new way to take shots at attempts to regulate kratom: Gutting
Attempt at a Kratom Ban in Montana Falls Flat
Opponents of kratom have mostly stayed true to the same playbook in attempts to ban the plant. A failed effort to take action against kratom in Montana this year provides an insight into how counter-attempts
Missouri’s Kratom Regulation: Unveiling the Unique Legislative Journey
During 2023, as the momentum on the ‘kratom question’ shifted favorably towards advocates, Missouri’s kratom regulation became a focal point, with the state finding fewer reasons to evade regulating the plant. That momentum has done
Colorado Approaches Crunch Time Before Kratom Bill Becomes Law
Colorado was one of the first states to adopt its version of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Now, Colorado’s kratom bill is trying to break ground by providing a test case on the do’s and