A U.S. Congresswoman is requesting clarity from the administration on federal cannabis enforcement — especially regarding federal lands and rescheduling. Her inquiry highlights the rising pressure for consistent national policy and the uncertainty operators face as they plan for the future.

Texas has expanded its medical cannabis program by adding new qualifying conditions and approving inhalable THC devices under prescription. This shift opens new opportunities for patients and businesses while signaling a broader modernization of Texas’ cannabis framework.

Wisconsin hemp growers and processors are scrambling after federal legislation quietly banned many hemp-derived THC products. The move threatens major revenue streams and pushes the state’s hemp industry into emergency adaptation mode.

Texas avoided a state-level THC ban, but a new federal spending bill could outlaw most hemp-derived THC products nationwide. Industry leaders warn the move could devastate the multi-billion-dollar hemp sector and force thousands of operators to pivot or shut down.

At the ICIA Summit, tribal leaders warned that federal hemp-THC regulations could heavily disrupt tribal cannabis markets if operators don’t adapt quickly. The message was clear: sovereignty is a strength, but proactive compliance and strategic planning are essential for long-term success.

A proposed federal spending bill includes language that could ban most ingestible hemp-derived THC products, threatening an estimated $28 billion industry. The measure would eliminate Delta-8, THCA, and other intoxicating hemp items — reshaping the national marketplace overnight.

Minnesota’s new cannabis retailers are facing empty shelves as supply chain bottlenecks and regulatory backlogs slow product delivery. Here’s why the shortages are happening, what lessons other states can offer, and how businesses can prepare for long-term stability.