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US senators push for hemp THC regulation amid fear of federal ban

Republicans are pushing a ban on hemp that would wreck a $28.4 billion industry, senators warned.

News September 18
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Hemp THC products are illegal in Maryland, high court rules

"Hemp-derived psychoactive products... have always been illegal in Maryland," a high court ruled last week.

News September 17
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Trump Justice Department withdraws Biden-era cannabis research, hemp testing

The Department of Justice is withdrawing proposed rules aimed at implementing a law to expand marijuana research and…

News September 11
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MJBizCon sparks cannabis deals and innovation

MJBizCon, slated for Dec. 2-5 in Las Vegas, is the epicenter for deal-making, networking and innovation in the…

News September 11
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Texas governor expected to regulate hemp-derived THC with executive order

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to issue an executive order to regulate THC products and establish a minimum…

News September 10
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THC-infused beverage sales topped $1 billion in 2024

Legal sales of THC beverages in the U.S. exceeded $1 billion in 2024, and is forecast to expand…

News September 4
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$5.5 billion reprieve as Texas hemp THC ban fails

A push to ban all hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Texas, a market worth an estimated $5.5 billion, failed…

News September 4
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On-tap THC-infused drinks redefine the bar experience

Move over, craft beer – there’s a new drink flowing from taps. Hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, once limited to…

News September 3
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Vaporizers with CBD, THC now banned in Texas

One of the toughest vape bans in the country went into effect on Monday in Texas.

News September 2
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Connecticut hemp operators sue state over Farm Bill dispute

Hemp operators in Connecticut say a series of state laws that's put many of them out of business…

News August 29
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