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What happens if states ignore the federal hemp THC ban?

Even skeptics of hemp-derived THC think that hemp beverages are here to stay.

News November 13
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Hemp THC ‘prohibition’ looms as U.S. Senate closes 2018 Farm Bill ‘loophole’

In a rare win at the federal level for state-regulated legal cannabis, the Senate passed a de-facto ban…

News November 11
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President Trump backs hemp THC ban included in government reopening deal

A budget deal to reopen the government backed by President Trump would ban nearly all of the products…

News November 10
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The real Farm Bill bait and switch: Dangerous ‘dope, not rope’

The hemp-derived THC public health crisis created by the Farm Bill must be halted by Congress.

News November 7
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GOP senator would keep government shut to save hemp THC

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul suggested he'd keep the government closed to avoid a federal hemp THC ban.

News October 30
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Ohio lawmakers signal hemp beverage approval

Ohio lawmakers signaled acceptance for hemp-derived THC beverages in a bill passed this week.

News October 23
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Cannabis drinks now available at select Minnesota Target stores

The launch coincides with debates legislation that could recriminalize hemp-derived products containing measurable THC levels.

News October 14
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Hemp THC ban, cannabis reform in limbo during federal shutdown

Efforts to ban hemp-derived THC are likely to resume after the government shutdown.

News October 7
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Cannabis stocks and marijuana rescheduling hopes high after Donald Trump social media post

Shares of cannabis companies surged Monday after a social media post from President Donald Trump highlighted the benefits…

News September 29
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Is Illinois the next state to ban hemp-derived THC?

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he'll ban hemp-derived THC in Illinois if lawmakers can't regulate.

News September 26
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