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Hemp

13 GOP House Reps Oppose Hemp Product Ban Ahead of Vote to End Shutdown

The House needs 217 votes to reopen the government; at least 13 of 219 GOP members oppose the intoxicating hemp language.

November 12, 2025

Hemp

US Hemp Roundtable Strongly Opposes Proposed Senate Language to Recriminalize Hemp

The hemp business advocacy organization estimates the language in a federal government funding bill will ‘wipe out’ 95% of the industry.

November 10, 2025

Minnesota

Closing Farm Bill ‘Loophole’ Would Help Hemp Industry ‘Thrive,’ Minnesota AG Says

Attorney General Keith Ellison said he remains supportive of Minnesota’s hemp edible market after signing a letter asking Congress to ban synthetic THC products.

November 3, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

Trump’s Drug Czar Nominee Side-Steps Questions on Cannabis Rescheduling

Sara Carter, the president’s pick to be the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, did not provide specifics in questions for the record.

October 9, 2025

Industry Headlines

National Cannabis Roundtable and US Cannabis Council Merge to Represent Industry Interests in Washington

The two largest industry groups agreed to combine their policy advocacy efforts to form the US Cannabis Roundtable as a leading voice for reform.

January 16, 2025

Top Stories

Trump’s Pro-Cannabis Pick for Attorney General Withdraws Name

Matt Gaetz cited an uphill battle in receiving confirmation in the Senate as his reasoning for removing himself for consideration for a cabinet spot.

November 21, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

Cannabis Rescheduling No Longer on Fast Track; Hearing Scheduled For December

The DEA will not issue a final rule before the November election now that Administrator Anne Milgram granted an administrative law judge hearing.

August 27, 2024

Florida

Who Has More Money: Florida’s Pro- or Anti-Cannabis Legalization Campaigns?

In large thanks to Florida-based cannabis company Trulieve, the state’s Yes on 3 legalization campaign is out-financing its key opponents, 5 to 1.

August 20, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

9 US Senators Urge VA to Expand Access to Medical Cannabis for America’s Veterans

Sen. Jeff Merkley led the group in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough following the DEA’s rescheduling recommendation.

July 19, 2024

Federal Cannabis Legalization

25 GOP Lawmakers Condemn Cannabis Rescheduling in New Letter

Sen. James Lankford and Rep. Pete Sessions spearheaded the letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, saying rescheduling lacks “adequate science.”

July 12, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

US House Republicans Nix States’ Rights Cannabis Amendment, Focus on Blocking Rescheduling

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that aims to prevent the DOJ from using funds to reclassify cannabis while allowing it to interfere with state cannabis laws.

July 10, 2024

International

Brazil Supreme Court Decriminalizes Cannabis After 9-Year Deliberation

The court gained a majority vote this week to decimalize personal possession, but the country’s Congress is advancing legislation to keep cannabis criminalized.

June 26, 2024