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 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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AHAA Weekly Policy Report January 21st, 2025 Nationwide Activity Accelerates Ahead of Federal Hemp Deadline
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: January 21st, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
The third week of 2026 shows explosive legislative activity as states race to position themselves ahead of the November federal hemp dead...
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Hemp's Legislative Comeback: Why 2026 Already Has Momentum - Here's what's happening, where, and how to take action now.
Hemp's Legislative Comeback: Why 2026 Already Has Momentum
Jan 19, 2026
The American Healthy Alternatives Association is mobilizing advocates in every state where hemp's future hangs in the balance, and pushin...
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AHAA Weekly Policy Report January 14th, 2026 The hemp industry faces an existential moment requiring immediate Congressional advocacy, strategic state engagement, and rapid business adaptation
AHAA Weekly Policy Report: January 14th, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
The second week of 2026 brings urgency to hemp policy. As the November federal deadline looms, Congress responds with delay legislation w...
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One National Association, Active Across the States. How AHAA's Chapter Network Is Changing Hemp Defense
One National Association, Active Across the States: How AHAA's Chapter Network Is Changing Hemp Defense
Jan 8, 2026
One national voice. Local expertise in every state capital. This is how hemp wins.
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