Government Shutdown Threatens Hemp Industry and Federal Policies
TL;DR
Minnesota hemp producers are alarmed as a proposed congressional deal to reopen the government includes a federal ban on hemp-derived cannabinoid products with a THC cap of 0.4 milligrams, which could devastate their industry, despite state-level regulations and ongoing advocacy for proper regulation rather than bans.
- Local hemp producers stunned as deal to reopen government attacks hemp MPR News
- Reporter's Notebook: Paul stands firm against spending bill as shutdown clock ticks Fox News
- Senate rejects Paul’s hemp pitch Politico
- The government shutdown may last longer because of a fight over hemp NBC News
- Shutdown deal would kill THC edible industry in Minnesota, experts say Axios
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