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Big Alcohol asks Congress to ban hemp-derived THC – for now

One Big Alcohol lobby is asking Congress to ban hemp-derived THC, while another lobby representing wholesalers wants to…

News November 6
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The great Farm Bill bait and switch: the cartel trying to kill hemp-derived THC

Major cannabis companies and some new corporate allies are behind the hysteria threatening hemp-derived THC.

News October 31
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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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Most Missouri hemp THC products are illegal marijuana, trade group claims

Unregulated retailers are selling illegal, intoxicating marijuana products and calling them “hemp.”

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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Circle K to sell hemp THC beverages nationwide in 2026

Circle K's announcement that it will carry hemp-derived THC beverages in three states is a potential major development.

News October 23
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Ohio lawmakers moving to restrict hemp THC products to licensed cannabis stores

Ohio lawmakers are expected to vote soon on a bill that would disrupt the state's hemp-THC beverage market.

News October 22
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Wisconsin Republicans want to ban hemp-derived THC products

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers are pitching a bill that would close a so-called loophole for intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.

News September 23
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Kentucky hemp farmers urge McConnell to protect CBD market, warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’

A group of Kentucky hemp farmers are begging Sen. Mitch McConnell not to “criminalize” the sale of hemp-derived…

News September 23
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Colorado fines, bans maker of cannabis sleep aid connected to liver damage

Connecticut-based 1906 and its Colorado affiliates are barred from operating in the state and must pay $400,000 in…

News September 22
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