WHY IT MATTERS: If you are an Indiana resident currently using hemp-derived THC products for symptom management, your access remains unchanged for now, but you should still exercise caution because these products remain largely unregulated for potency, purity, and accurate labeling. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Indiana’s proposed ban on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products failed to advance before a legislative deadline, leaving the current market for these products intact for now. This outcome means that consumers in Indiana will continue to have access to hemp-derived THC products that exist in a regulatory gray area under the 2018 Farm Bill, though the lack of comprehensive regulation also means product safety and labeling standards remain inconsistent.
Hawaii Senators Approve Limited Marijuana Legalization Bill After House Punts for 2026
A cannabis beverage brand sponsoring a major NBA arena signals that these products are becoming as mainstream as beer—yet the federal ban could eliminate them just as they achieve cultural acceptance. Hawaii senators have taken up a pair of bills to legalize marijuana, with one proposal contingent on federal reform or changes to the state Constitution. The Senate’s advancement comes after the House punted on reform for 2026.
Massachusetts Surpasses $9 Billion in Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Since 2018 Launch
The people who help you choose the right cannabis products—budtenders with specialized training in cannabinoids and terpenes—are seeing their wages fall toward minimum wage as the industry faces economic pressure. Massachusetts officials announced the state has surpassed $9 billion in adult-use cannabis purchases since the market launched in 2018, a major milestone for one of the East Coast’s earliest recreational markets. Record January snowfall drove record monthly sales—exceeding even the traditional 4/20 holiday peak.