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Dutch exhibition shows Parkinson’s patients story, involving harmful fertilizer agents

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October 28, 2025

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Dutch photographer Kadir van Lohuizen has captured the stories of people who were exposed to pesticides and then developed Parkinson’s disease. The Dutch newspaper Trouw highlighted his work this week. On Wednesday, October 15, the traveling exhibition “The Hidden Impact of Pesticides” was inaugurated at the Wageningen Campus.

Van Lohuizen, best known for his first photo series portraying the global horticulture industry, photographed nine people who lost their lives due to pesticide exposure. The project was commissioned by the unions ParkinsonNL, Parkinson Vereniging, Natuur & Milieu and FNV. The exhibition will be on view in Wageningen until the end of November and will then tour the Netherlands for the next two years.

In Trost, the threat parties have their star: Nico Dirk-swager (78), Jacqueline Assume (61) and Marcel Kovonhoven (62).

Nico remembers picking tomatoes as a teenager, as did four of his five friends—four of whom have also developed Parkinson’s in recent years. “We all came from different backgrounds and went on to do completely different jobs. But as teenagers, the five of us spent the summer picking tomatoes in the local greenhouses to make a Tomos or Puch moped.”

Jacqueline grew up as the daughter of a flower bulb grower and remembers being around crop protection products from an early age. “I was the unlucky one in the family, the only one to develop Parkinson’s,” he says.

Marcel, who worked in the flower shop, also fell ill. “I joined this project to raise awareness among florists. Know what is going through your hands. A single flower on the table will not make you sick, but we are constantly exposed to an accumulation of pesticides. Wear latex gloves, wash your hands often. I do not blame the producers, they follow the law, but I think what is important in these products.”

The exhibit sheds light on the often unseen human consequences of pesticide use in agriculture, and aims to spark a broader conversation about safety, awareness and responsibility in the horticultural chain.

the source: Trouw (€)

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Tribe In Nebraska Approves First Marijuana License As State Officials Scale Back Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law

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Tribe In Nebraska Approves First Marijuana License As State Officials Scale Back Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law

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October 28, 2025

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As Nebraska officials face criticism for their attempts to significantly scale back a voter-approved medical marijuana law, an American Indian tribe in the state has approved its first license for a vertically integrated cannabis operation since it approved legalization within its borders earlier this year.

In his first meeting on Monday, Cannabis Regulatory Commission of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska They discussed proposed rules to support the tribal marijuana market. They also agreed to license the tribe itself to move forward with the next steps in getting the industry up and running.

Draft rules were not adopted at the meeting, but the tribe’s attorney general, John Cartier, said that over time the territory would “be the direct contrast to that dysfunction and show that it is respecting the will of the voters, at least on the Omaha reservation.”

“We are ready to move forward to provide access to people who need help through medical cannabis,” he said.

Under the legalization code the tribe adopted in July — the first such reform in a state where lawmakers have long resisted policy change — adults 21 and older can buy and possess an ounce of cannabis if they’re on tribal land.

Arthur Isagholian, a member of the cannabis commission, warned at the meeting: “If you violate the rules off tribal land and you’re caught with the product you bought on tribal land, you’re on your own,” according to NTV. notify.

Although the tribe adopted a vertically integrated license for its own purposes, to help facilitate the implementation of legalization in the territory, it is unclear when the regulatory rules will go up for a vote and open the possibility of legal sales.

The tribe’s license “will, of course, be subject to our published rules and regulations, but to allow the tribe to be able to begin working on agreements, equity and financing while we’re fleshing this out,” one member said.

The committee will meet once a month, and at least some of the proposed regulations will be approved when the members meet again in November.

In a press release before Monday’s meeting, the tribe’s attorney general had some choice words for state officials.

“As the Nebraska process moves from delay to debate, we’re doing the one thing patients and businesses need: governing,” Cartier said. “On October 27, we’ll give Nebraska the green light: clear rules, real oversight and a workable, well-regulated industry rooted in sovereignty, safety and common sense.”

“We want to be a direct contrast to that dysfunction (at the state level) and show that the will of the voters is being respected, at least on the Omaha reservation, and we’re ready to move forward to provide access to people who need help through medical cannabis,” he said. he said.

He is not alone in criticism. Advocates have pushed back hard against the state after a panel appointed by the governor has presented proposed rules for the cannabis marketincluding purchase restrictions.

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States again approved the first cannabis business license for a growerthere is still no legal way for patients to access the products.

Meanwhile, last month, activists in Nebraska have presented an initiative to legalize marijuana and establish a constitutional right to use cannabis For adults over 21 years old. If organizers collect enough valid signatures from registered voters, it could appear on the 2026 ballot.

The push for marijuana reform also comes as the state’s attorney general Reducing the sale of intoxicating products derived from hempincluding those with delta-8 THC.

Last year’s passage of two medical marijuana ballot measures came after an earlier attempt in 2020 gathered enough signatures to put it on the ballot, but it fizzled. The measure was overturned by the State Supreme Court following a single theme challenge. Followers then they ran out of signatures for the revised demands In 2022, funding was largely lost after one of their major donors died in a plane crash.

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US (MD): New CULTA CEO announced

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October 27, 2025

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CULTA has appointed Joseph Andreae as CEO.

“Having grown up in the greater DMV area and spent a lot of time in Maryland, I know firsthand how unique this state is, and that includes its cannabis industry,” said Joseph Andreae. “CULTA truly represents that and the dedicated Marylanders who keep the engine running day in and day out, and I look forward to the opportunity to further shape this brand and solidify our position as a leader in this growing Eastern market.”

Joseph brings a wealth of experience from mature cannabis programs across the country, along with a specific appreciation of the Maryland market. Prior to joining CULTA, he held leadership roles at a number of large scale, vertically integrated cannabis companies including Story Cannabis, Glass House Brands and NorCal Cannabis Company.

In this new role, Joseph will prioritize building an experienced leadership team with deep knowledge of the legal industry and local community, leveraging CULTA’s infrastructure to improve product development and quality, maintaining a strong firm culture and brand identity, and differentiating from competitors through fresh firm values that prioritize investment in its employees and clients. increasing the perception and benefits of cannabis.

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Kansas Lawmakers Discuss Legality Of Intoxicating Hemp THC Products

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October 27, 2025

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“If it’s intoxicating, it’s harmful.”

By Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Although Kansas remains one of the last states in the nation without legalized medical or recreational marijuana, the THC-infused drink has eluded official scrutiny.

The issue of the legality of the drinks came up during a meeting of the joint legislative committee on safety on Thursday.

Robert Stuart, head of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, explained to lawmakers that while marijuana is illegal in Kansas, THC-infused beverages are considered hemp products and are allowed under the federal Farm Bill of 2018, which legalized cannabis plants that contained no more than 0.3 percent of a plant’s weight of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Products created using hemp are usually advertised as Delta 9 items, and may have a weaker effect than marijuana due to their lower THC content.

Rep. Pat Proctor, a Leavenworth Republican, asked Stuart, “Should we outlaw it?”

Yes, Stuart said, and he bet the KBI’s attitude would be the same.

“If it’s intoxicating, it’s harmful,” he said.

THC beverages are restricted to adults 21 and older, just like alcoholic beverages.

“You hear all kinds of social arguments and all kinds of ways of thinking,” Stuart said, “but it would be much clearer for any of these distributors, any of these vendors, any member of the public to say, OK, this is what’s clearly illegal and what’s clearly not.”

The blurred lines make it difficult for retailers to comply with state laws, for consumers to know the products they buy are safe and for law enforcement to conduct criminal investigations, Stuart said.

Kansas City, Missouri-based brewer Boulevard Brewing Company this month announced a THC-infused version of its signature Quirk seltzer, to be called “Berry Jane.” It will be available in two doses. One with 5 mg of THC and the other with 10 mg, separated by a darker can. It is expected to go on sale in Kansas and Missouri next month.

The The KBI earlier this month celebrated a major crackdown on THC productsraiding 10 showrooms in six cities across the state. KBI Director Tony Mattivi said the products were harming Kansas children.

The The Kansas House passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana In 2021, and a special committee made recommendations to Parliament last year, but Republicans have blocked the legislation from moving forward. It could come in the next session, before the 2026 government elections.

This story was first published by the Kansas Reflector.

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