Hemp-derived #THC drinks, #edibles could soon disappear because of #ShutdownBill
by Nathaniel Weixel - 11/12/25
Excerpt: "[#MitchMcConnell] is saying that #Kentucky farmers will be fine. They’ll grow [#hemp] for fiber, or they’ll grow it for nonintoxicating #CBD. But that’s just not true. Nonintoxicating CBD is banned by this,' Miller said."
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https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5603115-hemp-industry-faces-extinction/
Federal spending bill threatens #Minnesota’s #hemp-derived #THC industry
Provision would cap THC content at 0.4mg per container, effectively banning current products
By Selah Jacoway
Published: Nov. 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM EST|
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - "A provision in the federal government’s spending package would restrict Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry by capping THC content at 0.4mg per container.
The U.S. Senate voted 76-24 on Monday to advance the provision, which now goes to the House for a vote as early as this week. The measure was championed by Sen. #MitchMcConnell and opposed by Sen. Rand Paul.
The provision would reverse what McConnell called a “loophole” in the 2018 Farm Bill that inadvertently legalized hemp-derived THC products. The 2018 law removed hemp from the controlled-substance list and defined hemp as any #cannabis plant or product with 0.3% or less THC.
Industry impact
Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry generates $140 million in retail sales. Current Minnesota law, passed in 2022, permits 5mg THC drinks and edibles for adults over 21.
The federal cap would effectively ban current products, which contain at least 2mg of THC even at the lowest doses.
Business concerns
If the provision passes, businesses selling hemp-derived THC products would face the same restrictions as cannabis businesses, including:
- Higher taxes under federal tax code Section 280E
- Limited access to banking and credit card services
- Cash-only operations"
Trump faces rare GOP pushback on scrapping the filibuster
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#Senate passes resolution to end #Trump’s global #tariffs; 4 #Republicans side with #Democrats
4 Republican senators voted with Democrats on Thursday to approve a bipartisan resolution to repeal Trump’s global tariffs, including steeper rates on long-time #allies such as the #EU, #Japan & #SouthKorea.
Sen #RandPaul (KY), #GOP sponsor of the resolution, & Sens #MitchMcConnell (R-KY), #SusanCollins (R-ME) & #LisaMurkowski (R-AK) voted for it.
#law #economy #AbuseOfPower
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5581377-trump-tariffs-senate-republicans/
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