Panel sends bills to ban kratom and hemp-derived consumables to Senate floor in South Dakota John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight January 22, 2026
Smoking marijuana in public places banned under bill moving in Florida Senate Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 21, 2026
Alcohol commission finalizes rules for hemp industry in Texas, but debate likely to continue Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune January 20, 2026
Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 10, 2026
Missouri marijuana sales exceed $1.5 billion in 2025 with strong December Brandon Dunn and Nathan Haines January 9, 2026
Hemp regulation divide among Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner January 9, 2026
Missouri outlines marijuana microbusiness enforcement and operations in 2025 equity report Jenny Murray January 8, 2026
Ohio’s recreational marijuana sales topped $836 million in 2025 Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 8, 2026
