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 11th, 2026. State legislatures are moving fast. Here is where things stand.
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 Fight for Hemp Is Happening Now. Your Voice Decides the Outcome.
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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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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