Minnesota Attorney General Defends Signing Letter Urging Congress To Ban Hemp THC Products Amid Industry Pushback
The Democratic attorney general of Minnesota is defending his decision to sign a letter to Congress along with 38 bipartisan colleagues from other states and U.S. territories that calls for a federal ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products. Evidently receptive to criticism from the hemp industry and its supporters, Attorney General Keith Ellison […]
Future Of Federal Hemp Laws In Flux Amid Congressional Negotiations, But GOP Senators Say Alternatives To THC Ban Are On The Table
As Congress continues to navigate a path forward on funding legislation to end an ongoing government shutdown, lawmakers are still at work attempting to reach a deal on federal hemp laws—with one GOP senator telling Marijuana Moment that multiple options are on the table, though it will ultimately come down to what leadership wants. While […]
GOP Senator Threatens To Block Bills To Reopen Government If Hemp THC Ban Moves Forward
A GOP senator says he’s willing to hold up spending legislation to end the ongoing government shutdown if Congress attempts to move forward with a controversial plan to ban hemp products containing THC—though he’s warning there’s a “real danger” he won’t prevail. As such, he argues that it’s imperative for the industry make its voice […]
39 Bipartisan State And Territory Attorneys General Push Congress To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products
A bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general is calling on Congress to clarify the federal definition of hemp and impose regulations preventing the sale of intoxicating cannabinoid products. In a letter sent to the Republican chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations and Agriculture Committees on Friday, members of the National Association […]
Alcohol Industry Steps Up Lobbying On Hemp Drinks As Congress Debates THC Ban
The last three months have seen a surge in congressional lobbying from major alcohol companies and associations aiming to influence federal hemp laws, with a focus on THC beverages that many consumers are turning to as beer and liquor alternatives. According to newly published lobbying disclosures from the 3rd quarter of 2025, a wide range […]
Ohio Judge Blocks Governor’s Hemp Product Ban From Taking Effect
“Today’s decision allows thousands of hardworking Ohio entrepreneurs to continue supporting their families and serving consumers who rely on access to safe, legal, and properly regulated hemp products.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio stores can temporarily resume to selling intoxicating hemp products—for now. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Carl Aveni granted […]
As Ohio’s Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban Takes Effect, Business Owners Brace For Impact
“To see the governor and members of the legislature be anti-business on this front is very concerning when other states have been able to figure this out.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans who sell intoxicating hemp products are worried what the 90-day ban that goes into effect on Tuesday will mean for their […]
New Ohio Senate Bill Would Ban Sale Of Intoxicating Hemp Products To People Under 21
“Everybody agrees [intoxicating hemp products are] targeted to children to look like Skittles and Oreo cookies and that it’s unregulated… We need to act because this stuff is poisoning kids [and] making kids sick.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio state Sen. Bill DeMora (D) recently introduced a bill that would ban the sale […]
Texas Health Officials Adopt Rules To Ban Hemp THC Sales To People Under 21 In Response To Governor’s Executive Order
Texas officials have officially adopted a set of emergency rules meant to prevent the sale of intoxicating hemp products to people under 21. After similar restrictions were implemented by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) late last month, the state Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced on Friday that they’ve moved forward with policies […]
Oregon Marijuana Business Files New Lawsuit Challenging Ban On Interstate Cannabis And Hemp Commerce
An Oregon marijuana business has filed a new federal lawsuit against the state, challenging the constitutionality of laws prohibiting interstate cannabis commerce. After filing an initial suit in 2022—and later withdrawing it amid expectations of unspecified “big things” coming—the cannabis wholesaler Jefferson Packing House (JPH) filed a revised complaint on Wednesday with the U.S. District […]