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No hemp THC ban relief in House Farm Bill, but farmers beware

Congress advanced a new Farm Bill that punishes misbehaving hemp farmers and offers no relief from a looming…

March 5
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Trump Justice Department files federal charges against Kansas hemp THC operator

Justin Lane, owner of Wichita-based High Hopes ICT – which billed itself as the first dispensary in the…

March 4
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How a virtual medical cannabis clinic is working toward health insurance coverage for THC

A lack of information about MMJ prompted Emily Fisher to form Leafwell in 2019. Since then, the company…

News February 26
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Missouri lawmakers advance ban on hemp THC products

The proposed legislation seeks to address concerns over unregulated hemp-derived THC products that have proliferated in Missouri.

News February 23
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Ohio hemp THC operators mount last-ditch survival effort

Ohioans for Cannabis Choice say SB 56 undermines consumer rights by recriminalizing intoxicating hemp products consumers rely on.

News February 20
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Illinois cannabis retailers sold record amount of product in 2025 – but made less money

Price compression is contributing to the decline in sales volume, with flower prices dropping from a high of…

News February 19
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Chicago mayor vetoes hemp THC ban

The ordinance would have restricted the sale of hemp THC products to licensed cannabis dispensaries and liquor-licensed establishments.

News February 17
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Willie Nelson-branded hemp THC drink goes national with $15 million raise

The financing will fuel product development and national retail expansion of the brand, which launched less than a…

News February 5
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Texas lawmakers signal shift from hemp THC ban to regulation in 2027

The focus for the 2027 legislative session will likely be on establishing a clear regulatory framework instead of…

News February 3
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Dry January boosts THC beverage sales, but effect is felt year-round

Companies that make intoxicating hemp beverages say they see a bump in sales leading up to and throughout…

News February 2
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