Rand Paul Says GOP Congressman’s Hemp Ban Bill Would ‘Completely Destroy’ The Industry

Rand Paul Says GOP Congressman’s Hemp Ban Bill Would ‘Completely Destroy’ The Industry

A GOP senator says that an effort to ban THC hemp products that’s advancing in the Republican-controlled House would “completely destroy” the industry. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) told Marijuana Moment on Thursday that he’s opposed to cannabis language included in a House agriculture spending bill that’s being championed by noted prohibitionist Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD). Asked for his thoughts on the proposal, the senator said “they have an appropriatio…

Interview, Part 2: Cann VP Of Sales Jeff Chassner - Shanken News Daily

In the second part of our interview, Jeff Chassner, vice president of sales at hemp THC player Cann, discusses key products in the portfolio, the competitive landscape, regulatory issues, and the distributor network for the brand, which sold 10 million … Continue reading → The post Interview, Part 2: Cann VP Of Sales Jeff Chassner appeared first on Shanken News Daily.

Key Takeaways From 8th Circuit Decision Letting Arkansas Prohibit Hemp – Family Council

Last week a three-judge panel from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision effectively letting Arkansas restrict dangerous drugs made from industrial hemp. In 2018, Congress passed the federal Farm Bill to let farmers grow cannabis plants low in THC for use in textiles like hemp rope or cloth. THC is the main psychoactive substance in marijuana, and health experts warn the drug poses serious risks. Instead of growing hemp for texti…

Hemp under threat: NC lawmakers debating crackdown, business owners push back

NORTH CAROLINA — Significant state legislation is poised to reshape North Carolina's hemp industry, directly impacting businesses and consumers. READ MORE: NC legislators propose recreational marijuana bills in Senate and House ALSO: Leland planning board backs new flood development rules, now primed for final vote North Carolina's largely unregulated hemp market… Source

Alabama Bill Would Restrict Hemp Products to In-State, Lab-Tested Sales in Certified Pharmacies

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Senator April Weaver has prefiled legislation for Alabama’s 2026 session that would establish new restrictions on the sale and distribution of hemp-derived products. Hemp gummies. Senate Bill 1, filed ahead of the session’s January 13 start and referred to the Senate Committee on Healthcare, targets nonpsychoactive hemp compounds like CBD, creating new rules for testing, tracking, and retail.…