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MUST READ: Congress Enacts Sweeping Recriminalization of Hemp-Derived THC Products in Federal Spending Bill Ending Government Shutdown

Found within the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026 is a provision that will recriminalize the vast majority of hemp-derived THC products, including delta-8, delta-10, and potentially even many non-intoxicating CBD products commonly sold nationwide.

• Will Opioid Recovery Programs Get the $45 million NJ Lawmakers Pulled from Them?

Last-minute budget deal sent money to hospitals instead. New bill would restore money to programs.

• New Jersey Senate President Seeks to Revamp Cannabis Law

New Jersey’s cannabis industry would see a host of changes under a new bill from Senate President Nicholas Scutari.

• Employers Encouraged to Participate in the Great American Smoke Out on November 20

The Great American Smoke Out is a good opportunity for employers to encourage those employees who smoke or vape to consider selecting a quit date.

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