🗳️ Key House Committee to Vote on Delaying Looming Federal Hemp THC Ban

A key congressional committee is preparing to vote on whether to delay the upcoming federal ban on hemp‑derived THC products, a policy set to take effect in November under last year’s government funding deal, which redefined legal hemp so narrowly that it would outlaw most delta‑8, delta‑9 and other intoxicating hemp products currently on the market. The delay proposal, championed by Rep. Jim Baird and supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, aims to give farmers and manufacturers more time to adjust, with advocates warning that the ban would devastate the nation’s hemp sector and erase billions in economic activity. Industry groups say a short‑term reprieve is essential to avoid sudden plantings, contract disruptions and widespread noncompliance, while critics of intoxicating hemp argue that postponing the ban prolongs regulatory confusion and youth‑access concerns. The committee vote is expected next week, making it a pivotal moment for an industry already strained by oversupply, market contraction and shifting federal rules. (Marijuana Moment)

🚫 Forbes Column Warns Cannabis Industry Infighting Is Fueling a New Wave of Prohibition Efforts

A new Forbes column by Andrew DeAngelo argues that escalating infighting between licensed cannabis companies and the hemp sector is unintentionally strengthening prohibitionist campaigns that are now working to roll back legalization in multiple states. He points to Congress’s 2025 move to ban most intoxicating hemp cannabinoids, which has left the hemp industry scrambling for a legislative fix, and warns that prohibitionist groups like SAM Action are leveraging these divisions to advance repeal initiatives in states such as Massachusetts, Maine and Arizona. DeAngelo says legalization is no longer a guaranteed forward march and cautions that unless the cannabis and hemp industries stop fighting each other and build a unified strategy, well‑funded opponents could successfully revive prohibition efforts at the ballot box. (Forbes)

💊 Nebraska Medical Marijuana Advocates Push Forward After Notary Conviction

Nebraska’s medical cannabis advocates say they are moving ahead with implementing the voter‑approved medical marijuana program despite a volunteer notary being convicted on 24 misdemeanor charges tied to improper petition notarizations during the 2024 ballot effort. The notary, Jacy Todd, was found guilty of misconduct and making a false statement under oath, but campaign leaders emphasized that a separate 57‑page court ruling had already upheld the validity of the ballot measures, confirming they were properly placed before voters. Executive director Crista Eggers said voters clearly endorsed legalization and it is time for lawmakers to stop obstructing progress and fully implement the medical cannabis system, noting that Nebraskans overwhelmingly approved the measures and that the laws officially took effect in December 2024.

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🌿 Supreme Court Case on Cannabis Use and Gun Ownership Sparks Rare Alliances

A major case before the U.S. Supreme Court is drawing unusual alliances as justices consider whether people who regularly use cannabis can be criminally barred from owning firearms under federal law. The case challenges the long‑standing statute that classifies marijuana users as prohibited gun owners, even in states where cannabis is legal. The Trump administration is defending the restriction with support from gun‑control groups, while the National Rifle Association and the ACLU have teamed up on the opposing side, arguing that the law is overly vague and violates the Second Amendment. Critics warn the rule gives prosecutors broad discretion and could criminalize millions of otherwise lawful citizens, including medical cannabis patients. Supporters of the ban argue that restricting gun access for illegal drug users has historical precedent and should remain in place, especially since marijuana is still illegal at the federal level. (FirstCoast News)

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