Congress inserted language into the shutdown bill that threatens to eliminate a 28 billion market relied on by veterans, older adults, people living with chronic pain, and those avoiding alcohol. The Hemp Beverage Alliance and NORML warned that this crisis is the result of political maneuvering rather than safety concerns. The next 365 days will decide the future of these products.
Hemp Industry Strikes Back
Congress slipped a hemp ban into a shutdown bill and triggered a nationwide fight that threatens farmers, small operators, veterans, and a twenty eight billion dollar market. Hemp Industry Strikes Back exposes the misinformation behind the vote and the yearlong battle now forming in courts, statehouses, and rural communities across the country.
HEMP 2018-2025
Congress just buried hemp inside the 2025 spending bill, redefining the crop to outlaw hemp-derived THC products that built a $28 billion market. Farmers, brands, and workers face erasure without a vote or debate. Pot Culture Magazine exposes how lawmakers quietly re-criminalized hemp and why voices from Cheech & Chong to NORML say this fight is far from over.
Tommy Chong Talks Joints, Justice, and a Changing Cannabis Culture
Tommy Chong reflects on his journey as a cultural icon, from his days with Cheech & Chong to his ongoing fight for marijuana legalization. In this candid 2011 interview, Tommy shares insights into how cannabis culture has evolved, his activism, and his personal philosophy on staying true to his beliefs. A timeless conversation revisited
California’s Crackdown Continues: Cheech & Chong and U.S. Hemp Roundtable Face Setback in Court
California’s hemp industry faces a major setback as the Los Angeles Superior Court denies the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) filed by U.S. Hemp Roundtable and Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Company. Governor Newsom’s emergency regulations remain in effect, banning hemp-derived THC products. Stakeholders express disappointment, but vow to continue advocating for fair regulation while maintaining consumer safety
Cheech and Chong Slam California’s THC Ban in Legal Battle to Protect Hemp
Cheech and Chong are suing California over a new emergency regulation banning THC in hemp products. The duo, along with industry leaders, claim the sudden rule is devastating for small businesses and call out the state for its mishandling of hemp regulations