A Franklin County judge has extended a temporary restraining order blocking Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's emergency ban on intoxicating hemp products, allowing THC drinks and other hemp-derived products to remain on store shelves through at least December 2, 2025. The legal battle highlights the volatile regulatory environment facing hemp and CBD businesses across the United […]

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella has joined 37 other state attorneys general in urging Congress to close a federal loophole that allows the sale of synthetic and intoxicating hemp-derived products linked to emergency room visits, particularly among children. The coordinated multi-state effort highlights growing concern about chemically altered THC products sold in gas stations […]

Cannabis beverage sales in the United States are projected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2024 to nearly $5.6 billion by 2035 as consumer demand increases amid declining alcohol consumption, according to analysis by Whitney Economics reported by CBS News. Market Growth and Consumer Trends More Americans are choosing cannabis beverages—nonalcoholic drinks infused with tetrahydrocannabinol […]

The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved revised rules implementing House Bill 445 on October 10, 2025, modifying initial proposals to reduce compliance burdens on retailers following public comment, while maintaining other restrictions on consumable THC and hemp product sales. Rule Revision Process The ABC Board originally proposed rules in August 2025 before subjecting them […]

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to announce executive action restricting intoxicating hemp products including THC-infused drinks and gummies sold at gas stations, bars, and retail shops across the state, following months of legislative inaction on the issue. Executive Action Following Legislative Stalemate DeWine scheduled a press conference for 2:30 p.m. on October 8 in […]