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Ban on hemp-derived THC passes Texas Senate – again

A ban on hemp-derived THC passed the Texas state Senate for a second time this year on Friday.

News August 4
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Federal hemp THC protections appear safe amid Senate dispute

Farm Bill protections for hemp-derived THC products appear safe amid a Senate Republican standoff.

News July 30
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Arkansas can enforce hemp-derived THC ban, appeals court rules

Most hemp-derived THC products in Arkansas are illegal and state officials may enforce a 2023 ban, according to…

News June 25
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House Republicans’ hemp-derived THC ban approved in committee

A Republican budget proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives that would ban hemp-derived THC under federal law…

News June 24
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Texas gov saves $5 billion hemp-derived THC industry, expands medical marijuana

The hemp-derived THC industry in Texas is breathing a $5.5 billion sigh of relief after Gov. Greg Abbott…

News June 23
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Proposed federal hemp-derived THC ban advances despite broad opposition

A Republican-backed budget bill that includes a ban on hemp-derived THC and THCA flower advanced out of a…

News June 6
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Federal budget proposal would ban hemp-derived THC, THCA flower

U.S. hemp interests are sounding the alarm over a House Republican budget proposal that, if passed by Congress,…

News June 4
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Illinois halts adult-use marijuana retail licensing to boost social equity

State law allows for 500 marijuana stores, but the state will pause licensing non-social equity license holders while…

News June 4
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Is the golden era of THCA flower coming to an end?

With a wave of more states empowering law enforcement to recognize THCA as marijuana - and to seize…

News June 4
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