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September 20, 2026

What’s Actually in the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act

We’ve mentioned the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act in passing twice now — here’s what’s actually in it, including the 5mg dose cap that’s half of what’s in a can of San Buzi today.

September 4, 2026

Trump Signs Bill Delaying Hemp Ban to Dec. 11

Update to our September 2 post: the open question in that story — whether President Trump would sign the delay — is now resolved. He signed it the same day. December 11, 2026 is now the official, locked-in effective date for the new federal hemp definition. Here’s what actually changed, and what still hasn’t. What […]

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September 2, 2026

House Passes Bill Delaying Federal Hemp THC Ban to December 11 — Now Awaits Trump’s Signature

The House has passed the Senate’s delay, pushing the new hemp definition’s effective date to December 11, 2026. Here’s where things stand.