A federal spending bill to reopen the government includes provisions to ban many hemp-derived THC products, such as Delta-8 and hemp-based gummies and beverages. The move could devastate parts of the hemp industry and signals increasing federal intervention in cannabis regulation.

Congress’s latest budget deal would restrict hemp-derived THC products while removing provisions allowing VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana. The move tightens federal hemp oversight and highlights how cannabis reform momentum is slowing at the national level.

Michigan’s cannabis industry has filed a lawsuit seeking to delay a new excise tax, arguing it will harm legal operators and drive consumers to the illicit market. The outcome could set a national precedent for how states balance taxation and market stability.

Two-thirds of licensed cannabis businesses in Los Angeles owe nearly $400 million in unpaid taxes, forcing the city to consider a tax amnesty program. The shortfall exposes deeper challenges facing California’s cannabis industry — from over-taxation to compliance fatigue.

Ohio’s governor has issued a 90-day ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products, shaking up the state’s CBD and hemp market. The move highlights the growing push to regulate all THC products equally—and what businesses must do to adapt fast.