The U.S. Hemp Roundtable warns that new Senate language could “wipe out” 95% of the hemp industry, eliminating thousands of jobs and billions in revenue. The group is urging Congress to remove the proposal from the federal spending bill and pursue balanced hemp regulation instead.

Republican support for federal cannabis legalization has dropped from 55% to 40%, according to a new Gallup poll. The decline highlights growing political polarization around cannabis — and potential challenges for federal reform heading into 2026.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa signed a historic cannabis compact establishing shared regulatory authority. The agreement strengthens state-tribal collaboration and sets a new national example for responsible, inclusive cannabis market development.

Lawmakers are clashing over hemp-derived THC restrictions as part of a federal funding bill, sparking a political standoff that could shape the future of hemp regulation. The outcome could redefine how hemp and cannabis are governed nationwide.