kratom legalization

Family of Official in Ukraine, where Kratom is Illegal, Allegedly Sold Kratom in Schools

Leave a Comment / Current Events, General, News / By

Where kratom is illegal, criminals profit — and marketing even reaches schools. The family of a city official in Rivne, Ukraine, is being charged with trafficking over 10 tons of kratom in schools across the country. Liana Dynovska and her son, two daughters, and son-in-law have allegedly been involved in the scheme. In total, a …

Family of Official in Ukraine, where Kratom is Illegal, Allegedly Sold Kratom in Schools Read More »

Arkansas Kratom Debate: A Bill Rejected, A Death in Custody, and Calls for Reform

Leave a Comment / Current Events, General, News / By

The debate over kratom legalization in Arkansas has reached a boiling point, with advocates pushing for reform and lawmakers pushing back. The latest attempt to lift the state’s ban on kratom has failed in the House committee after initially passing the Senate with overwhelming support. The bill, known as the “Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act,” …

Arkansas Kratom Debate: A Bill Rejected, A Death in Custody, and Calls for Reform Read More »

Rhode Island’s Kratom Ban Faces Legislative Challenge

Leave a Comment / Current Events, General, News / By

Rhode Island lawmakers are once again debating the fate of kratom, a controversial herbal substance that has been criminalized in the state since 2017. Two companion bills—H5565 in the House and S0792 in the Senate, collectively known as The Rhode Island Kratom Act—aim to legalize and regulate kratom, replacing outright prohibition with strict oversight. A …

Rhode Island’s Kratom Ban Faces Legislative Challenge Read More »