Feds Defend Decision To Block Companies That Work With Marijuana Industry From Participating In Loan Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is defending its decision to adopt a rule adding restrictions on companies that provide services to marijuana businesses, making it so participants in a particular government loan guarantee program are prohibited from receiving income from cannabis operations. After posting the finalized rule in October 2024—amending a guaranteed loan program […]
Bill On Ohio Governor’s Desk Will Put Hemp Companies Out Of Business, Owners Say
“This was my American dream, so to see it get taken away from you, kind of hurts.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans in the intoxicating hemp industry fear a bill heading to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s (R) desk will put them out of business. Ohio Senate Bill 56 is on its way to […]