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.

Threat or Opportunity? The 2024 Farm Bill's Impact on the Hemp Industry
Threat or Opportunity? The 2024 Farm Bill's Impact on the Hemp Industry
Dec 6, 2024
The 2024 Farm Bill introduces significant changes for the hemp industry, proposing a stricter definition of hemp based on a total THC sta...
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Kentucky's Groundbreaking Step: The Medical Cannabis Dispensary Lottery Results
Kentucky's Groundbreaking Step: The Medical Cannabis Dispensary Lottery Results
Dec 2, 2024
Kentucky has entered a new era with its first-ever medical cannabis dispensary lottery, granting licenses to 36 businesses across the sta...
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Illinois Hemp Rules Under Fire: Proposed Amendments and Their Implications
Illinois Hemp Rules Under Fire: Proposed Amendments and Their Implications
Nov 25, 2024
Illinois’ hemp industry is at a crossroads as the Illinois Department of Agriculture proposes alarming amendments to its hemp regulations...
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DEA Bias in Cannabis Rescheduling: Advocates Fight Back
DEA Bias in Cannabis Rescheduling: Advocates Fight Back
Nov 25, 2024
Advocates for cannabis reform are raising alarms over allegations of bias in the DEA's rescheduling hearings, claiming the agency has unf...
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Protect the Future of Ohio’s Hemp Industry: Take Action Against SB 326
Protect the Future of Ohio’s Hemp Industry: Take Action Against SB 326
Nov 25, 2024
The thriving hemp industry in Ohio is at risk. SB 326 threatens to impose harsh restrictions on hemp products, potentially dismantling a ...
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Save Ohio Hemp: Rallying to Veto SB326
Save Ohio Hemp: Rallying to Veto SB326
Nov 15, 2024
The future of Ohio's hemp industry is under threat as SB326 looms with restrictive measures that could severely impact economic growth an...
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From Plant to Plate: The Science of Raw Cannabis and Hemp
From Plant to Plate: The Science of Raw Cannabis and Hemp
Nov 13, 2024
Discover the untapped potential of raw cannabis and hemp in "From Plant to Plate: The Science of Raw Cannabis and Hemp." This blog post d...
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Into the Green: Recreational Marijuana & Psychedelics in SD
Into the Green: Recreational Marijuana & Psychedelics in SD
Nov 8, 2024
South Dakota stands on the brink of a transformative decision with the 2024 ballot initiative aiming to legalize recreational marijuana a...
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Green Votes: Cannabis and Psychedelics in the 2024 Ballot
Green Votes: Cannabis and Psychedelics in the 2024 Ballot
Nov 5, 2024
In the upcoming 2024 ballot, pivotal votes in Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Massachusetts stand to redefine the future of cann...
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