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Rowlett Assisted Living Community Earns Living Magazine Readers' Choice Honor

Rowlett Assisted Living and Memory Care Community Earns Top Readers' Choice Honor from Living Magazine
  Rowlett, United States - September 26, 2026 / BeeHive Homes of Rowlett / 
  
ROWLETT, Texas - BeeHive Homes of Rowlett has received the Best Assisted Living Community designation in Living Magazine's Best of Rockwall and Rowlett Readers' Choice Awards. The recognition is determined by local readers, making it a direct reflection of the confidence placed in the community by the families, neighbors, and organizations it serves.
"This award means a great deal to us because it comes from the people we serve," said a representative of BeeHive Homes of Rowlett. "Families trust us during an important chapter of their loved one's life. Our goal is to create a place where residents feel known, supported, and at home, and where families feel confident their loved one is receiving compassionate, personal care."
Situated at 8315 Chiesa Road, BeeHive Homes of Rowlett operates as a smaller, residential-style senior living community structured around personalized support and meaningful daily engagement. The community provides both assisted living and specialized memory care services designed to help older adults maintain comfort, dignity, and a sense of connection.
The award draws attention to the principles that guide BeeHive's approach to assisted living in Rowlett: individualized attention, relationship-centered care, active family involvement, and a residential atmosphere that differs from institutional settings. The community's smaller scale enables staff to deliver attentive, one-on-one support, while the home-like environment creates more opportunities for residents to build genuine personal connections.
BeeHive Homes of Rowlett serves seniors and their families in Rowlett and surrounding communities, including Garland, Mesquite, Rockwall, Sachse, Sunnyvale, Wylie, Heath, Royse City, Fate, and Lavon. In addition to daily care, the community participates in local conversations around aging, memory care, and caregiver support, working to remain a present and engaged part of the broader community.
Families evaluating senior living options frequently seek a combination of professional care, safety, social engagement, and a genuine sense of belonging. BeeHive Homes of Rowlett addresses those priorities through 24-hour staffing, individualized care plans, private accommodations, structured activities, and a community environment centered on personal connection.
For more information about BeeHive Homes of Rowlett, to inquire about current availability, or to schedule a personal tour, call (469) 562-8611 or visit beehiverowlett.com.
About BeeHive Homes of Rowlett
BeeHive Homes of Rowlett is a senior living community offering personalized assisted living and memory care within a residential, home-like setting. The community focuses on helping residents experience comfort, dignity, and consistent support while providing families with greater confidence in their loved one's care. BeeHive Homes of Rowlett is located at 8315 Chiesa Road, Rowlett, Texas 75089.
     
  
       
Contact Information:
 BeeHive Homes of Rowlett
 
8315 Chiesa Rd 75089 
 Rowlett, Texas 75089
United States
 
 Sailu Ganga
 +1-469-649-1177
 https://beehiverowlett.com

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Jacobs Retirement Roadmap Launches for Michigan Families

Jacobs Financial Services Introduces Retirement Roadmap Framework for Michigan Pre-Retirees
  Grandville, United States - September 26, 2026 / Jacobs Financial Services / 
  
Jacobs Financial Services has launched the Jacobs Retirement Roadmap, a structured planning framework designed to help Michigan pre-retirees address one of the most pressing questions people face as they approach the end of their working years: "Have I saved enough?"
The framework, introduced by Jacobs Financial Services, responds directly to a concern that financial professionals consistently identify as the top anxiety among pre-retirees. Rather than offering a generic checklist, the Jacobs Retirement Roadmap provides a step-by-step structure built around three interconnected priorities: protecting accumulated assets from market-related losses, generating income that keeps pace with inflation, and establishing a clear legacy plan for the people and causes clients care about most.

A Framework Built for the Realities of Michigan Retirement Planning

Michigan retirement planning carries its own set of considerations, from state-specific tax treatment of retirement income to the economic realities facing households across a diverse state. The Jacobs Retirement Roadmap was developed with these factors in mind, giving Michigan families a planning structure that reflects local context rather than a one-size-fits-all national template.
The framework walks pre-retirees through a sequential process, starting with an honest assessment of where they currently stand financially, then moving into concrete strategies for building and protecting retirement income. Each stage of the Jacobs Retirement Roadmap addresses a specific risk category, including sequence-of-returns risk, longevity risk, and inflation risk, so that clients can see not just where they are today but how each financial decision connects to their long-term security.

Market-Risk Protection and Inflation-Fighting Income at the Core

Two of the most damaging forces in retirement planning are market volatility and inflation, and the Jacobs Retirement Roadmap treats both as central challenges rather than footnotes. A significant market downturn in the years immediately before or after retirement can permanently alter the trajectory of a portfolio, and inflation quietly erodes purchasing power over decades of retirement that, for many people, last 25 to 30 years or more.
The retirement income strategies embedded in the framework focus on structuring income streams that provide stability during market downturns while maintaining the growth potential needed to offset rising costs over time. This dual focus is designed to give pre-retirees a clearer picture of how their savings translate into dependable monthly income, which is ultimately the number that answers the question at the heart of every retirement conversation.

Legacy Planning as a Structural Component

Legacy planning is often treated as an afterthought in retirement discussions, addressed only after income and asset questions have been resolved. The Jacobs Retirement Roadmap integrates legacy planning as a core component from the beginning, recognizing that decisions made about income, insurance, and asset allocation in the pre-retirement phase have direct consequences for what is ultimately passed on to heirs or charitable beneficiaries.
By incorporating estate and legacy considerations early in the planning process, Jacobs Financial Services gives clients the ability to align their financial decisions with their broader intentions, rather than retrofitting a legacy strategy onto a plan that was built without one.

Addressing Pre-Retirees' Most Persistent Fear

The question of whether someone has saved enough does not have a single universal answer, but it does have a disciplined framework for finding an individual answer. The Jacobs Retirement Roadmap is structured to move clients from uncertainty toward clarity by quantifying income needs, stress-testing portfolios against realistic risk scenarios, and identifying gaps before they become problems.
Jacobs Financial Services developed the framework with particular attention to the years immediately preceding retirement, a period when financial decisions carry some of the highest stakes but are often made without a cohesive plan. For Michigan families navigating this transition, the Jacobs Retirement Roadmap offers a defined process for working through those decisions methodically.

About Jacobs Financial Services

Jacobs Financial Services is a Michigan-based financial services firm specializing in retirement planning for pre-retirees and retirees. The firm focuses on market-risk protection, inflation-resistant income strategies, and legacy planning, helping clients build structured plans for long-term financial security.
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Contact Information:
 Jacobs Financial Services
 
3061 Macatawa Drive SW, Suite D 
 Grandville, MI 49418
United States
 
 Jacobs Financial
 +1 (616) 622-4654
 https://jacobsfs.com/

Monarch Storage Solutions Opens in St. George With Price-Match Guarantee

Monarch Storage Solutions Enters St. George Market With No Hidden Fees and 24-Hour Security
  St. George, United States - September 26, 2026 / Monarch Storage / 
  
Monarch Storage Solutions has officially entered the St. George, Utah self-storage market, introducing a competitor price-match guarantee, zero hidden administrative fees, and round-the-clock video surveillance to residents and businesses seeking storage options in the region.
The company's arrival addresses a specific frustration common among storage customers: unexpected rate increases and fees that do not appear in initial quotes. Monarch Storage Solutions is responding directly to that pattern by committing to transparent pricing with no surprise rate hikes and no hidden administrative charges from the point of lease signing forward. The price-match guarantee extends that commitment further, allowing customers to present a competing rate from another local facility and receive a matched price.

Facility Design and Security Infrastructure

The Monarch Storage Solutions facility in St. George is equipped with 24-hour video surveillance and gated access, providing continuous monitoring of the property. These security measures operate around the clock, meaning units remain under observation regardless of when a customer accesses the facility.
The site offers flexible unit sizing to accommodate a range of storage needs, from individuals managing a household transition to small businesses requiring document or inventory space. Customers can select unit sizes based on actual storage requirements rather than being directed toward a single standard option, which allows for more direct cost control tied to the amount of space used.

Transparent Pricing as a Market Differentiator

Within the self storage St. George Utah market, pricing transparency has emerged as a point of differentiation. Monarch Storage Solutions has structured its pricing model to eliminate the administrative fees and processing charges that are sometimes added at signing or upon renewal. The rate a customer sees at the time of inquiry reflects the rate applied to the lease, with no additional line items introduced afterward.
The competitor price-match guarantee is an active policy, not a conditional offer. If a resident or business finds a lower advertised rate at another facility serving the St. George area, Monarch Storage Solutions will match that rate. This positions the company as directly accountable to the local pricing landscape rather than operating independently of it.

Local Commitment and Community Focus

Secure storage units St. George residents can access through Monarch Storage Solutions are now available, with the company positioning itself as a locally focused operation rather than a remote or absentee provider. The emphasis on community engagement is reflected in the facility management approach, where customer service is handled with direct responsiveness rather than routed through distant call centers or automated systems.
St. George has seen consistent population growth in recent years, with the surrounding Washington County area among the faster-growing regions in Utah. The demand for self-storage capacity has followed residential and commercial development patterns in the area. Monarch Storage Solutions is entering that market with a model built around accessibility, pricing integrity, and physical security as its core operational pillars.
The combination of gated access, continuous video monitoring, flexible unit options, and a no-hidden-fees pricing structure reflects the company's approach to serving a market where customers have historically encountered gaps between advertised terms and actual costs.

About Monarch Storage Solutions

Monarch Storage Solutions operates a self-storage facility in St. George, Utah, offering flexible unit sizes, 24-hour video surveillance, gated access, and a competitor price-match guarantee. The facility serves residential and commercial customers with a pricing model that carries no hidden administrative fees and no surprise rate increases.
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Contact Information:
 Monarch Storage
 
555 N 1400 E 
 St. George, Utah 84770
United States
 
 Wayne Stucki
 +1 (435) 673-5402
 https://monarchstoragesolutions.com

Pro-Grade Pickleball Court Construction Now Serving Central Utah

Custom Sports Courts and Pickleball Court Construction Expand Across Central and Southern Utah
  Ivins, United States - September 26, 2026 / Supreme Custom Courts / 
  
Supreme Custom Courts, a premier service area business based in Mapleton, Utah, has announced the expansion of its design and construction services for custom sports courts to homeowners across Central and Southern Utah, bringing pro-grade pickleball, basketball, and tennis court construction to residential properties throughout the region.
The company, which specializes in end-to-end custom court construction, operates from Mapleton and serves communities spanning Central and Southern Utah with a full suite of court-building services. Projects encompass everything from initial site excavation through final surface finishing, offering homeowners a single-source solution for outdoor recreational court development.
Multi-Sport Court Configurations Built for Utah Conditions
Supreme Custom Courts builds courts configured for pickleball, basketball, and tennis, with multi-sport layouts available for properties where space or budget considerations make a combined-use surface practical. Each project is designed around the specific dimensions, orientation, and usage needs of the individual homeowner.
A central component of the company's construction approach is the use of Sports Master acrylic surfacing, a material selected for its performance characteristics and durability under the temperature swings and UV exposure common to Utah's climate. Courts built in Central and Southern Utah face distinct environmental conditions - intense summer heat, seasonal freeze-thaw cycles, and high-altitude sun exposure - all of which are factored into the surfacing and base construction process.
The expansion of pickleball court construction in Central Utah reflects the sport's continued growth in the region, where dedicated courts on residential properties have become increasingly sought after by homeowners looking to bring recreational play onto their own land rather than rely on shared public facilities.
Dominator Lighting and End-to-End Craftsmanship
In addition to surface materials, Supreme Custom Courts installs Dominator lighting systems on applicable projects, extending the usability of outdoor courts into evening hours. The combination of durable acrylic surfacing and purpose-built court lighting allows homeowners to maximize the use of their investment across different times of day and seasons.
The construction process covers every phase of the build - excavation, grading, base preparation, surfacing, line striping, and finishing - handled through the company's own construction program rather than subcontracted piecemeal. This integrated approach gives Supreme Custom Courts direct oversight over workmanship at each stage of a project.
Serving Central and Southern Utah Homeowners
The service expansion specifically targets residential clients across Central and Southern Utah. Operating as a dedicated service area business based in Mapleton, UT, Supreme Custom Courts brings pro-grade construction directly to homeowners' doorsteps, providing top-tier custom sports courts Utah residents can rely on.
Homeowners interested in pickleball court construction in Central Utah or surrounding areas can engage Supreme Custom Courts for consultation on site assessment, court configuration, surface selection, and project scope. The company handles projects ranging from single-sport pickleball courts to full multi-sport recreational surfaces with lighting and custom color configurations.
About Supreme Custom Courts
Supreme Custom Courts is a specialized service area business based in Mapleton, UT, dedicated to the design and construction of residential and recreational sports courts across Utah. Services include pickleball, basketball, and tennis court construction featuring Sports Master acrylic surfacing and Dominator lighting systems. The company manages all phases of construction from excavation through final finish, serving homeowners across Central and Southern Utah.
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Contact Information:
 Supreme Custom Courts
 
168 E 260 S 
 Ivins, UT 84738
United States
 
 supreme custom Courts
 +1 (801) 691-8796
 https://supremecustomcourts.net

Rosenberg Associates Marks 35 Years of Civil Engineering in Southern Utah

Rosenberg Associates Reaches 35-Year Milestone with Expanded Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Services
  St. George, United States - September 26, 2026 / Rosenberg Associates / 
  
Rosenberg Associates has reached a 35-year milestone in civil engineering, marking the occasion by formally expanding its service portfolio to include structural engineering, drone mapping, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) across the Utah-Nevada-Arizona tri-state growth corridor. The St. George-based firm, founded in 1989 by Rick Rosenberg, now operates as a multi-disciplinary practice serving one of the fastest-developing regions in the American West.

Three Decades of Regional Roots, Now a Broader Scope

Rosenberg Associates, long recognized in civil engineering Southern Utah circles for its deep regional knowledge, has formalized a suite of services that extends well beyond traditional land development and infrastructure work. The expanded capabilities reflect a deliberate response to the scale and complexity of development projects now emerging throughout Washington County, Clark County in Nevada, and the surrounding Arizona communities.
Subsurface utility engineering - a discipline that locates and maps underground utilities before construction begins - has been added to address a growing pattern of project conflicts and construction delays tied to unverified utility locations. By incorporating SUE alongside civil and structural work, the firm positions itself to support projects from early-stage planning through construction documentation under a single engineering umbrella.
"Thirty-five years in this region has given us an understanding of how communities here grow, what the land demands, and what infrastructure has to carry," said Rick Rosenberg, founder of Rosenberg Associates. "Our goal has always been to match that local knowledge with the tools and disciplines that modern projects require."

Drone Mapping Brings Precision to St. George and the Surrounding Region

Among the newly formalized service lines, drone mapping St. George operations represent one of the more visible shifts in how Rosenberg Associates approaches site analysis and data collection. Aerial surveys conducted by drone produce high-resolution topographic data, orthomosaic imagery, and 3D terrain models with a level of accuracy and speed that traditional ground-based surveying methods cannot match at scale.
For a region defined by arroyos, volcanic rock formations, and rapid horizontal expansion into previously undeveloped terrain, aerial data collection has practical advantages that extend to grading plans, drainage analysis, and utility corridor studies. The firm now uses drone-collected datasets as a foundational input for both civil and structural design workflows.

Serving the Utah-Nevada-Arizona Growth Corridor

Southern Utah has experienced significant population and development pressure over the past decade, with St. George serving as a central hub for residential, commercial, and infrastructure growth that ripples into adjacent Nevada and Arizona communities. Rosenberg Associates structured its multi-disciplinary expansion specifically to serve this interconnected corridor rather than limiting its scope to municipal boundaries.
Structural engineering services added to the practice cover building and infrastructure systems that require licensed engineering oversight - including retaining walls, bridge elements, and commercial building frames that frequently accompany large-scale civil development. Pairing structural capacity with civil design reduces the coordination friction that comes from splitting those scopes between separate firms on complex projects.
The firm's expansion into subsurface utility engineering also addresses a compliance and liability dimension that has grown more prominent as development densifies around existing utility infrastructure. SUE services are organized around established quality level designations used throughout the engineering industry, providing clients with documented evidence of utility locations before excavation begins.

About Rosenberg Associates

Rosenberg Associates is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm based in St. George, Utah. Founded in 1989, the firm provides civil engineering Southern Utah services alongside structural engineering, drone mapping St. George and surrounding areas, and subsurface utility engineering across the Utah-Nevada-Arizona region. The firm was established by Rick Rosenberg, whose focus on regional expertise and technology-informed design has guided its development over 35 years.
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Contact Information:
 Rosenberg Associates
 
352 East Riverside Dr., Suite A2 
 St. George, UT 84790
United States
 
 Rick Rosenberg
 +1 (435) 673-8586
 https://racivil.com

New Pediatric Dental & Ortho Practice Opens in North Las Vegas

Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry Opens in North Las Vegas, Accepts Nevada Medicaid
  North Las Vegas, United States - September 26, 2026 / Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics / 
  
Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics has opened its doors at 3410 East Centennial Parkway, Suite 110, North Las Vegas, NV 89081, bringing together board-certified pediatric dental specialists and orthodontists under a single roof to serve children and teens across the region.
The practice was founded and is led by Dr. Sulabh Shroff, whose goal in establishing the clinic was to close a gap in specialized pediatric dental access for North Las Vegas families. The new location consolidates comprehensive dental and orthodontic services in one place, eliminating the need for families to coordinate care across multiple providers.

Comprehensive Care from a Dedicated Pediatric Team

Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is structured to address the full range of dental health needs that children and adolescents face, from routine preventive visits to more complex restorative procedures. Board-certified pediatric dentists and orthodontists staff the practice, providing families with access to credentialed specialists trained specifically in childhood and adolescent oral health.
Preventive care, restorative treatments, and orthodontic consultations are all available at the same address, reducing the logistical burden on parents managing multiple appointments. For families dealing with unexpected dental issues, the practice also offers same-day emergency dental care - a service that directly addresses the urgent and often stressful nature of dental injuries and acute pain in young patients.
As a pediatric dentist North Las Vegas practice built around the needs of the local community, Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics has designed its physical environment with children in mind, aiming to reduce anxiety and create a setting where young patients feel comfortable during their visits.

Nevada Medicaid Acceptance and Broader Insurance Access

One of the central commitments at Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is financial accessibility. The practice accepts Nevada Medicaid along with a variety of private insurance plans, removing a common barrier that prevents many North Las Vegas families from seeking consistent pediatric dental care.
For families relying on state-funded coverage, finding a Nevada Medicaid pediatric dentist who also offers orthodontic services in the same location has historically required significant effort. The practice's insurance structure is designed to make that search unnecessary, connecting insured and publicly funded patients alike with the same standard of specialized care.

Bilingual Support for the North Las Vegas Community

Recognizing the linguistic diversity of North Las Vegas, Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics provides bilingual support in English and Spanish. This capability ensures that non-English-speaking families can communicate directly with staff throughout the appointment process, from scheduling and intake to clinical consultations and aftercare instructions.
The bilingual approach reflects the practice's broader orientation toward community service, particularly for households where language has historically created obstacles to healthcare engagement.

Orthodontic Services Alongside Pediatric Dental Care

The practice's model as a children orthodontist North Las Vegas resource is notable because orthodontic assessment often begins during childhood, when early intervention can reduce the complexity of future treatment. By housing orthodontists alongside pediatric dentists, Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics allows for coordinated evaluations that can identify alignment concerns at the appropriate developmental stage.
"We built Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics with one goal - to give every child in North Las Vegas access to specialized dental and orthodontic care, regardless of their insurance or background," said Dr. Sulabh Shroff, founder of Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics.
The practice is now open and accepting new patients at its North Las Vegas location, where families can schedule preventive, restorative, orthodontic, and emergency appointments for patients from early childhood through the teen years.

About Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics

Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is a pediatric dental and orthodontic practice located at 3410 East Centennial Parkway, Suite 110, North Las Vegas, NV 89081. Founded by Dr. Sulabh Shroff, the practice provides board-certified pediatric dental and orthodontic care to children and teens. Services include preventive care, restorative dentistry, orthodontic treatment, and same-day emergency dental care. The practice accepts Nevada Medicaid and multiple insurance plans and offers bilingual support in English and Spanish.
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Contact Information:
 Shadow Creek Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics
 
3410 East Centennial Parkway, Suite 110 
 North Las Vegas, NV 89081
United States
 
 Sulabh Shroff
 +1 (725) 204-7082
 https://shadowcreeksmiles.com

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American Kratom Association Strongly Supports Connor's End Gas Station Heroin Act

The AKA urges Congress to move swiftly to remove dangerous synthetic products from store shelves and establish strong enforcement against those who manufacture and distribute products that harm our kids
WASHINGTON, DC, September 26, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The American Kratom Association strongly supports Connor's End Gas Station Heroin Act and calls on Congress to move swiftly to remove dangerous synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 products from the marketplace. The legislation was introduced September 24 by Sen. Bernie Moreno (S. 5383) in the Senate and Rep. Lance Gooden (H.R. 10272) in the House.
The AKA warns that these products threaten to fuel the next wave of the opioid epidemic. Their sale in gas stations and smoke shops — including products masquerading as natural kratom leaf, cat's claw, coffee, and akuamma tree alkaloids — demands an urgent response focused on preventing overdoses and saving lives.
"Congress cannot wait for more families to lose someone they love," said Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy for the American Kratom Association. "Dangerous synthetic opioids are being sold in everyday retail settings where consumers can mistake availability for safety. We need Connor's End Gas Station Heroin Act to help get these products out of gas stations and smoke shops and stop an emerging crisis from claiming more lives."
Reports of fatal overdoses linked to these synthetic products continue to mount. Those deaths underscore the urgency of removing dangerous products and preventing further loss of life.
The AKA is calling for decisive action against synthetic and chemically manipulated opioid products, including synthetic or enhanced 7-OH and the related compounds mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16. Manufacturers and distributors must not be permitted to misrepresent or obscure what they are selling or the risks consumers face.
"Natural kratom leaf must not become a marketing disguise for powerful synthetic opioid products," Haddow said. "The priority is getting these dangerous products off the shelves before another family receives a devastating phone call. Congress must act with the urgency that preventable deaths demand."
Natural kratom leaf consumers have been victimized by the deliberately deceptive marketing tactics of synthetic manufacturers who market their deadly opioids as nothing more than natural kratom. Public health experts and legislative sponsors note that isolated synthetic compounds function as potent mu-opioid receptor agonists. According to public health reports, these highly concentrated products pose severe risks of dependency, addiction, and fatal overdose to consumers.
The AKA urges Congress to pair swift action against these products with strong, enforceable regulations that include independent testing, manufacturing standards, accurate ingredient labeling, and product traceability. Regulators must have clear authority to recall and remove noncompliant products, backed by meaningful penalties for manufacturers and distributors that deliberately adulterate products or mislead consumers.
"Removing today's dangerous products is only part of the job," Haddow said. "Congress must also stop companies from introducing the next chemically manipulated product under deceptive labeling. Congress must draw a clear line, give regulators the tools to enforce it, and establish meaningful accountability for companies that cross it."
The AKA urges congressional leaders and the committees of jurisdiction to advance the legislation without delay and enact comprehensive consumer protections for the natural kratom marketplace. On behalf of the more than 24 million Americans who consume natural kratom leaf, the AKA thanks Sen. Moreno and Rep. Gooden for their leadership and encourages swift passage.
About the Legislation’s Namesake
Connor Neeleman, son of David and Eva Neeleman, died of a 7-OH overdose at the age of 26 after taking a highly concentrated synthetic 7-OH product deceptively marketed as kratom at a vape shop in Texas. Following his death, his parents began publicly advocating for stricter regulations on 7-OH and synthetic kratom products.
About American Kratom Association (AKA)
The American Kratom Association is a consumer advocacy organization committed to protecting access to safe, natural kratom leaf products and advancing science-based consumer protection standards. AKA supports age restrictions, accurate labeling, contaminant testing, good manufacturing practices, and strong enforcement against adulterated, mislabeled, synthetic, semi-synthetic, concentrated, fortified, or chemically manipulated products falsely marketed as kratom.
Disclaimer
The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization. This press release is provided for informational and public policy purposes only. Information contained herein reflects the policy analysis of the issuing party regarding federal administrative actions and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Statements made regarding natural kratom have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Readers should consult qualified medical professionals before using any botanical products.
Media Contact
Mac Haddow
 Senior Fellow on Public Policy
 press@americankratom.org
 +1 571-294-5978
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 SOURCE: American Kratom Association (AKA)

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