Wisconsin Governor Pushes To Stop Federal Hemp THC Ban, Saying Lack Of Legal Marijuana In State Makes The Impacts ‘Intensified’
The governor of Wisconsin is calling on congressional lawmakers to urgently take action to block a federal hemp THC ban that threatens to wipe out much of the state’s cannabis market—an issue he says is “intensified” by the fact that the state has yet to legalize marijuana for medical or adult use. In a letter […]
Former Congressman And Alcohol Stakeholders Push For Hemp THC Regulations Over Prohibition As Federal Ban Looms
Hemp and alcohol industry stakeholders are on full alert amid a pending ban on hemp THC products—including increasingly popular cannabinoid beverages—and a former Democratic congressman who owns a major alcohol company is looking for solutions. At Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA) recent Access LIVE 2026 event in Las Vegas, which brought together top […]
Key Congressional Committee Could Vote On Delaying Federal Hemp THC Ban Next Week
A GOP congressman is seeking to amend a large-scale agriculture bill to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products for one year as industry stakeholders work to identify a long-term solution to the pending recriminalization—and a key House committee is expected to consider the proposal next week. The hemp sector has been sounding the […]
Congress Should Delay The Federal Hemp Ban And Instead Enact Regulations For THC And CBD Products (Op-Ed)
“Republicans, Democrats and independents alike understand that regulation is better than prohibition, and that good science takes time.” By Mike Simpson, Lovewell Farms via Rhode Island Current At a moment when Americans across the political spectrum say they want evidence-based policy, Congress is on the verge of repeating a familiar mistake: banning first and studying later. […]
Federal Budget Leaves Medical Cannabis Patients More Uncertain Than Ever (Op-Ed)
“True stability requires comprehensive federal legislation that creates a national medical cannabis framework to recognize cannabis-based therapies as part of modern healthcare.” By Steph Sherer, Americans for Safe Access Last week, the House Appropriations Committee declared victory, announcing: “More than 95 percent of the federal government is funded through full-year FY2026 appropriations—delivering stability, certainty, and […]
Federal Agency Finalized Rule For CBD Medicare Coverage Pilot Program Weeks Ago, Key Hemp Stakeholder Says
As cannabis industry stakeholders await action on a marijuana rescheduling proposal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to provide federal health insurance coverage for CBD, according to an executive with a hemp company that’s been collaborating with the agency on the initiative. President Donald Trump signed an executive order […]
USDA Seeks White House Approval For Changes To Hemp Farming Forms As Industry Braces For Federal THC Ban
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking White House approval for updates to a series of forms it distributes to hemp farmers and regulators to better understand the state of the industry. As a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products looms after President Donald Trump signed a large-scale bill with recriminalization provisions last year, […]
West Virginia Officials Still Haven’t Spent Medical Marijuana Revenue Amid Federal Concerns
“A resolution is coming,” a spokesperson for the state treasurer said of the ongoing issue of unspent cannabis revenue. By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at https://mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter. State […]
Hemp Farmers And Patients Who Rely On CBD Need More Than Just A Delay In The Looming Federal Ban (Op-Ed)
“Merely hitting pause does not protect public health; thoughtful regulation does.” By Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Realm of Caring While some policymakers are proposing to delay impending hemp restrictions by extending the 2018 Farm Bill, this is just a band-aid and might ultimately create a significant missed opportunity. An extension may temporarily allow farmers to plant this […]
Senators push to delay federal hemp THC ban (Newsletter: January 19, 2026)
Medical marijuana protections head to Trump’s desk; SC medical cannabis push boosted by federal rescheduling; NJ homegrow bills Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read (but […]