NEWS & POLICY REPORTS
The week in hemp policy, on the record.
Weekly policy reports from AHAA's federal affairs team every bill, committee vote, and state threat that moves, tracked and explained in plain language.
Someone Is Paying to Attack Hemp Rules. They Won't Say Who.
Oct 18, 2026
A new group that hides its donors is running an ad against a U.S. senator for wanting hemp rules instead of a ban. Here's what we know, w...
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79 of 82 Triangle Hemp Shops Sell Products Affected by December 11 Rules
Oct 17, 2026
In one recent count of North Carolina hemp shops, 79 out of 82 sell at least one product that federal rules will restrict starting Decemb...
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Square's CBD and Hemp Product Deadline Is October 15: What Merchants Need to Know
Oct 14, 2026
Square, the payment and point-of-sale company used by many small businesses, has told affected merchants to remove CBD and hemp-derived p...
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Missouri HB 2641 Is Now Law: What Changes for Hemp on November 12
Oct 9, 2026
Missouri's hemp bill is no longer a proposal. Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 2641 on April 23, and its main provisions take effect...
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AHAA Policy Report: April 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
This report covers key developments from the past several weeks of the 2026 legislative session. Missouri's market elimination bill remai...
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HB 2641 Would End Missouri Hemp. The Governor Can Still Stop It.
Apr 10, 2026
Missouri HB 2641 would reclassify hemp-derived cannabinoid products as marijuana starting November 12, 2026. Here is what the bill does a...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report: March 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
State legislatures are not slowing down. This week's report covers active threats to independent hemp retail, new access expansion bills,...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report: March 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
This week's report covers 139 bills across hemp, marijuana, kratom, and alternative wellness sectors. South Carolina's H 4758 is off the ...
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The Hemp Industry Is Fighting Back. Are You In?
Mar 10, 2026
The votes are coming, and they are moving faster than most people realize. Here is why your participation in the legislative process is n...
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