Global Politics Report Editorial
The hemp loophole has become a national intoxicant market
An op-ed argues that while recent federal legislation aims to correct the 2018 farm bill's loophole regarding intoxicating hemp products, states must maintain authority to regulate the burgeoning market to prevent it from becoming politically entrenched.
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Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Aug. 21, 2026 at 09:30 AM ET
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Original source: The Hill