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.

AHAA Weekly Policy Report: March 4, 2026
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: March 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
This week's report tracks 141 bills across hemp, marijuana, and related sectors. South Carolina's H 4758 remains on the House floor after...
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The Hemp Industry Is Being Tested by Legislators
The Hemp Industry Is Being Tested by Legislators
Mar 3, 2026
The hemp industry is facing one of the most active legislative sessions in its history. The threat does not always look like a ban. Somet...
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The American Hemp Industry Is Under Pressure. We Choose Stronger.
The American Hemp Industry Is Under Pressure. We Choose Stronger.
Feb 25, 2026
The American hemp industry is under pressure from state bans, federal gridlock, and broken testing standards. AHAA is fighting back. Here...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report: February 25th, 2026
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: February 25th, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
This week brought major victories and critical threats. Iowa's 15% hemp tax proposal failed in committee, and Kansas defeated a restricti...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report February 18th, 2026 Key developments in South Carolina, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Iowa, and Texas on both regulatory frameworks and outright ban proposals.
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: February 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
This week's report tracks 110 bills and regulatory actions across hemp, marijuana, kratom, and tobacco sectors, with significant movement...
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Hemp Isn't the Enemy: Rushed Bans Are. Across the country, lawmakers are moving to outlaw  hemp-derived products no plan for what comes next.
Hemp Isn't the Enemy: Rushed Bans Are
Feb 16, 2026
America's hemp industry is under siege, not because the products are dangerous, but because fear is easier than policy. Across the countr...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report February 11th, 2026 Critical hemp regulation updates, Farm Bill developments, and policy changes affecting alternative wellness retailers.
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: February 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
This week's report tracks 127 pieces of legislation across 34 states affecting hemp and alternative wellness industries. Key developments...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report February 4th, 2026 Federal appropriations negotiations continue as Congress works to finalize FY2025 spending bills.
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: February 4th, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
AHAA Weekly Policy Report for January 30th, 2026. Track critical hemp legislation across all 50 states including South Carolina bans, Ind...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report  - January 28th, 2026 - State Regulatory Momentum Builds as Federal Deadline Looms
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: January 28th, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
The fourth week of 2026 shows sustained legislative intensity as states continue positioning themselves ahead of the November federal hem...
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