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The second week of 2026 brings urgency to hemp policy. As the November federal deadline looms, Congress responds with delay legislation while Texas, New Jersey, and Tennessee implement aggressive state regulations. New Hampshire passes adult-use legalization 208-135.

One national voice. Local expertise in every state capital. This is how hemp wins.

After years of fragmented responses to regulatory threats, the sector finally has what it's always needed: unified communication, advanced research partnerships that give lawmakers credible data, and advocacy infrastructure capable of fighting at both state and federal levels simultaneously.

With Schedule 3, the narrative around cannabis and hemp in America is changing. Science, experience, and common sense are finally being allowed back into the conversation. AHAA intends to make sure the voices of farmers, retailers, scientists, and consumers are heard as this next chapter is written.

This week's AHAA policy report covers major cannabis and hemp legislation across the United States. Hawaii advances comprehensive adult-use legalization with social equity provisions, Wisconsin and Michigan introduce strict hemp-derived cannabinoid regulations, and multiple states expand medical marijuana program eligibility. Discover key compliance requirements, passage forecasts, and important deadlines affecting the cannabis and hemp industries.

For centuries, hemp has been an American agricultural staple, valued for its fiber, food, and wellness benefits. Yet because of outdated laws and fear-driven narratives, hemp was lumped into marijuana prohibition and driven out of legitimate commerce for decades. Now is the time to replace outdated fears with evidence-based policies that protect consumers and strengthen the hemp industry. Anything less simply repeats the failures of the past.

Hemp-derived products have transformed millions of lives, but access isn't guaranteed. Discover how AHAA membership protects your freedom of choice through powerful advocacy, exclusive benefits, and collective action that shapes hemp policy across America.  

The hemp and cannabis industries are evolving rapidly as federal funding decisions, legal battles, and state-specific reforms shape the landscape. Discover how these developments impact businesses and consumers, from Nebraska's medical marijuana legalization to lawsuits over marketing and regulation challenges. AHAA remains dedicated to advocating for transparency and industry growth.