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Hemp

Hemp farmers, hemp-derived cannabinoids, the definitions that decide what is legal to sell, and the federal hemp fight.

HB 5222 Strips Hemp-Derived Minor Cannabinoid Protections on Its Way to the Senate

Buried inside HB 5222 is a little-noticed cannabis definition rewrite that could have major consequences for Connecticut’s hemp and cannabinoid market.

May 6, 2026

Analysis

The 2025 Federal Hemp Ban: What It Means for Connecticut

The federal government is attempting to rewrite hemp laws in a way that would devastate Connecticut’s entire independent hemp industry — and the media isn’t talking about it.

June 6, 2025

Analysis

SB 970 Quietly Redefines Cannabis. Who Benefits?

The state just created a new legal category of high-THC hemp. But is it really about public safety—or market control?

May 7, 2025