We all know how much this will hurt responsible kratom consumers in Massachusetts.

Please do what you can to oppose this ban and stay involved in protecting kratom access nationwide.

There is only a **14-day notice period** before the ban takes effect.

**You do not have to be a Massachusetts resident to share your concerns.**

**Governor Healey's official comment form:**
[https://www.mass.gov/info-details/email-the-governors-office\](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/email-the-governors-office)

Protect Kratom:

Protectkratom.org/massachusetts

**Governor's Constituent Services:**
📞 **617-725-4005**
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

If you call, you can simply say that you oppose the emergency scheduling of natural kratom and would like your message passed along to the Governor.

If you don't know what to write:

>I respectfully ask you to reconsider the emergency scheduling of kratom. **\[Share your own story.\]** Please consider reasonable regulation.

**If you can spare a moment, please send a message tonight and share this with anyone else who may want to speak up.**

We all know how much this will hurt responsible kratom consumers in Massachusetts.

Please do what you can to oppose this ban and stay involved in protecting kratom access nationwide.

There is only a 14-day notice period before the ban takes effect.

You do not have to be a Massachusetts resident to share your concerns.

Governor Healey's official comment form:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/email-the-governors-office

Governor's Constituent Services:
📞 617-725-4005
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

If you call, you can simply say that you oppose the emergency scheduling of natural kratom and would like your message passed along to the Governor.

If you don't know what to write:

>I respectfully ask you to reconsider the emergency scheduling of kratom. [Share your own story.] Please consider reasonable regulation.

If you can spare a moment, please send a message tonight and share this with anyone else who may want to speak up.

We all know how much this will hurt responsible kratom consumers in Massachusetts.

Please do what you can to oppose this ban and stay involved in protecting kratom access nationwide.

There is only a 14-day notice period before the ban takes effect.

You do not have to be a Massachusetts resident to share your concerns.

Governor Healey's official comment form:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/email-the-governors-office

Protect Kratom:

https://www.protectkratom.org/massachusetts

Governor's Constituent Services:
📞 617-725-4005
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

If you call, you can simply say that you oppose the emergency scheduling of natural kratom and would like your message passed along to the Governor.

If you don't know what to write:

>I respectfully ask you to reconsider the emergency scheduling of kratom. [Share your own story.] Please consider reasonable regulation.

If you can spare a moment, please send a message tonight and share this with anyone else who may want to speak up.

We all know how much this will hurt responsible kratom consumers in Massachusetts.

Please do what you can to oppose this ban and stay involved in protecting kratom access nationwide.

There is only a 14-day notice period before the ban takes effect.

You do not have to be a Massachusetts resident to share your concerns.

Governor Healey's official comment form:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/email-the-governors-office

Protect Kratom:

https://www.protectkratom.org/massachusetts

Governor's Constituent Services:
📞 617-725-4005
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

If you call, you can simply say that you oppose the emergency scheduling of natural kratom and would like your message passed along to the Governor.

If you don't know what to write:

>I respectfully ask you to reconsider the emergency scheduling of kratom. [Share your own story.] Please consider reasonable regulation.

If you can spare a moment, please send a message tonight and share this with anyone else who may want to speak up.

We all know how much this will hurt responsible kratom consumers in Massachusetts.

Please do what you can to oppose this ban and stay involved in protecting kratom access nationwide.

There is only a 14-day notice period before the ban takes effect.

You do not have to be a Massachusetts resident to share your concerns.

Governor Healey's official comment form:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/email-the-governors-office

Protect Kratom:

https://www.protectkratom.org/massachusetts

Governor's Constituent Services:
📞 617-725-4005
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

If you call, you can simply say that you oppose the emergency scheduling of natural kratom and would like your message passed along to the Governor.

If you don't know what to write:

>I respectfully ask you to reconsider the emergency scheduling of kratom. [Share your own story.] Please consider reasonable regulation.

If you can spare a moment, please send a message tonight and share this with anyone else who may want to speak up.

Hello,

I am not a big tech person. I have been using ChatGPT to help me to find out if the things I've noticed with my brand new HP Elitebook X Flip G1i are expected or concerning.

Here is the list:

1. "bios" beeps/squeals - 2 short and 1 long rolling beep that have happened 5 times total! (Like I said, not a tech person. This is the best way that I can describe them)
2. The battery seems to drain quickly with Roblox running - I know that Roblox is a hefty game - If this is normal, I'll be satisfied with that answer - For reference, last night I had Roblox open for maybe an hour and 20 minutes and the battery went from like 80 percent to 25 percent with Roblox playing.
3. My 9-year-old daughter said that the PC sounded like it was going to take off - I did hear the fan burst as well - It was brief (under a minute) and happened when the screen powered down after inactivity - Roblox had been playing in the background at that time as well - Also our AC was out and the room was probably close to 80 degrees F.
4. Screen tearing is occuring during Roblox play with the graphics setting all the way down and after checking for ALL driver updates. It didn't happen for 3x speed 8k youtube video.
5. The camera is just slightly out of focus. I'm an online tutor so it's important but not the end of the world for me. If this is standard for this PC, I can live with it. It's worse while using OBS studio.

We paid a lot of money for this laptop brand new. I love it overall but, I need it to last a long time. Thank you for your help.

Keep your eye out for ThaTeaBishhh's interview with Mac Haddow of the AKA today. The live stream just ended a few minutes ago and will be available soon.

Mac said JCARR has indicated that the Ohio Board of Pharmacy pretty much cannot ban natural kratom. While that response was directed at the emergency rule and the May 19th modification (4729:9-1-01.1), the same reasoning could potentially apply to the Board's separate mitragynine rule as well.

I asked specifically about the separate rule (4729:9-1-01.2) and Mac said additional legal actions could occur if the Board moves forward with attempts to ban natural kratom before November.

This is very encouraging news for Ohio advocates. 🙌 Support the AKA if you can.

Keep your eye out for ThaTeaBishhh's interview with Mac Haddow of the AKA today. The live stream just ended a few minutes ago and will be available soon.

Mac said JCARR has indicated that the Ohio Board of Pharmacy pretty much cannot ban natural kratom. While that response was directed at the emergency rule and the May 19th modification (4729:9-1-01.1), the same reasoning could potentially apply to the Board's separate mitragynine rule as well.

I asked specifically about the separate rule (4729:9-1-01.2) and Mac said additional legal actions could occur if the Board moves forward with attempts to ban natural kratom before November.

This is very encouraging news for Ohio advocates. 🙌 Support the AKA if you can.

🚨 OHIO KRATOM ADVOCATES: ACTION NEEDED 🚨

I attended today's Ohio Board of Pharmacy meeting (online in the public broadcast). The Board appears to be moving forward with the proposed rule to schedule natural kratom and advance it through the rulemaking process.

This does not mean the rule is final, but it does mean the Board is continuing to pursue scheduling rather than withdrawing it.

Now is the time to stay involved, stay informed and act. Contact lawmakers, spread awareness, and encourage others to get involved.

The most important thing advocates can do right now is urge lawmakers to advance the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (SB 299 and HB 587) as an alternative to scheduling.

I will post contact information for key lawmakers in the comments below.

This is bad news but it's not over. There is still hope. We need to show as much public interest in the KCPA bills as possible to get them moving. We can fight this together!

🚨 OHIO KRATOM ADVOCATES: ACTION NEEDED 🚨

I attended today's Ohio Board of Pharmacy meeting (online in the public broadcast). The Board appears to be moving forward with the proposed rule to schedule natural kratom and advance it through the rulemaking process.

This does not mean the rule is final, but it does mean the Board is continuing to pursue scheduling rather than withdrawing it.

Now is the time to stay involved, stay informed and act. Contact lawmakers, spread awareness, and encourage others to get involved.

The most important thing advocates can do right now is urge lawmakers to advance the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (SB 299 and HB 587) as an alternative to scheduling.

I will post contact information for key lawmakers in the comments below.

This is bad news but it's not over. There is still hope. We need to show as much public interest in the KCPA bills as possible to get them moving. We can fight this together!

📢PLEASE PAY ATTENTION OHIO ADVOCATES📢

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has placed Rule 4729:9-1-01.2 (Mitragynine) on the June 8-9 Board agenda under the Rules section. This is the rule associated with scheduling natural kratom in Ohio. While we do not yet know exactly what action the Board intends to take, the fact that this rule is being discussed should be taken seriously.

Many Ohioans believed the issue of natural kratom had been separated from the Board's previous actions. The Board previously clarified that its May 19 action was not intended to schedule natural kratom. Now, Rule 4729:9-1-01.2 has returned to the Board agenda, raising important questions about what comes next.

There are several reasons why Ohioans may wish to pay close attention:

• There is ongoing litigation and a Temporary Restraining Order involving the Board's kratom-related actions.

• Two Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) bills remain in committee. These bills represent a regulatory approach focused on age restrictions, testing requirements, labeling standards, and consumer protections rather than prohibition.

• National discussion surrounding kratom continues to evolve. Recent congressional testimony challenged some of the claims that have historically been used to justify scheduling efforts, including testimony that challenged claims surrounding a reported kratom-related death in Ohio.

• The American Kratom Association and other advocates have spent years promoting regulation rather than prohibition and have been active in Ohio policy discussions.

• If the Board advances the rule through the normal rulemaking process, additional review steps remain. Ohio's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) exists specifically to review agency rules and determine whether agencies have acted within their legal authority and followed required procedures.

• Businesses, consumers, veterans, chronic pain patients, and other stakeholders may continue to raise concerns regarding the impact of scheduling natural kratom.

• There have also been recent discussions at the federal level suggesting that some policymakers are considering regulatory approaches rather than outright prohibition of naturally derived products. "...approving natural 7-OH..."

I personally believe that moving forward with a ban on natural kratom would be scientifically unfounded and oppressive to responsible adults who use natural kratom to sustain well-being and quality of life. To make this herb in the coffee family a schedule 1 drug would ignore years of advocacy for a regulatory approach instead of prohibition.

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Meeting Agenda:
https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/documents/boardmeeting/june%202026%20-%20board%20meeting%20agenda.pdf

Now is the time for Ohio consumers, businesses, veterans, advocates, and policymakers to pay attention to what is happening with kratom legislation in Ohio. I know Ohio advocates will fight this tooth and nail. Let's see change for the entire nation starting here!

📢PLEASE PAY ATTENTION OHIO ADVOCATES📢

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has placed Rule 4729:9-1-01.2 (Mitragynine) on the June 8-9 Board agenda under the Rules section. This is the rule associated with scheduling natural kratom in Ohio. While we do not yet know exactly what action the Board intends to take, the fact that this rule is being discussed should be taken seriously.

Many Ohioans believed the issue of natural kratom had been separated from the Board's previous actions. The Board previously clarified that its May 19 action was not intended to schedule natural kratom. Now, Rule 4729:9-1-01.2 has returned to the Board agenda, raising important questions about what comes next.

There are several reasons why Ohioans may wish to pay close attention:

• There is ongoing litigation and a Temporary Restraining Order involving the Board's kratom-related actions.

• Two Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) bills remain in committee. These bills represent a regulatory approach focused on age restrictions, testing requirements, labeling standards, and consumer protections rather than prohibition.

• National discussion surrounding kratom continues to evolve. Recent congressional testimony challenged some of the claims that have historically been used to justify scheduling efforts, including testimony that challenged claims surrounding a reported kratom-related death in Ohio.

• The American Kratom Association and other advocates have spent years promoting regulation rather than prohibition and have been active in Ohio policy discussions.

• If the Board advances the rule through the normal rulemaking process, additional review steps remain. Ohio's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) exists specifically to review agency rules and determine whether agencies have acted within their legal authority and followed required procedures.

• Businesses, consumers, veterans, chronic pain patients, and other stakeholders may continue to raise concerns regarding the impact of scheduling natural kratom.

• There have also been recent discussions at the federal level suggesting that some policymakers are considering regulatory approaches rather than outright prohibition of naturally derived products. "...approving natural 7-OH..."

I personally believe that moving forward with a ban on natural kratom would be scientifically unfounded and oppressive to responsible adults who use natural kratom to sustain well-being and quality of life. To make this herb in the coffee family a schedule 1 drug would ignore years of advocacy for a regulatory approach instead of prohibition.

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Meeting Agenda:
https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/documents/boardmeeting/june%202026%20-%20board%20meeting%20agenda.pdf

Now is the time for Ohio consumers, businesses, veterans, advocates, and policymakers to pay attention to what is happening with kratom legislation in Ohio. I know Ohio advocates will fight this tooth and nail. Let's see change for the entire nation starting here!

Ohio kratom consumers and advocates need to stay alert and stay involved right now.

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy action that took effect today can make ordinary law-abiding kratom consumers feel accused, criminalized, and treated like they are doing something immoral simply for using natural kratom products responsibly. Many citizens have followed the legal process respectfully, presented scientific evidence, supported KCPA-style regulation, and worked alongside grassroots advocates and the AKA for consumer protections — not a free-for-all. It is deeply frustrating to see lawmakers and agencies continue pushing narratives and unnecessary rules that many people believe ignore both the science and the voices of the public.

We cannot lose focus or disengage. Ohio matters, and other states are watching what happens here. Stay informed, stay vocal, and stay involved.

Ohio Board of Pharmacy notice:
https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/7OHnotice

To help support advocacy efforts in Ohio and contact legislators:
https://www.protectkratom.org/ohio