The governor of Wisconsin is calling on congressional lawmakers to urgently take action to block a federal hemp THC ban that threatens to wipe out much of the state’s cannabis market—an issue he says is “intensified” by the fact that the state has yet to legalize marijuana for medical or adult use.
In a letter sent to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation on Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers (D) warned about the ramifications of the pending federal hemp policy change that’s set to take effect in November under a large-scale bill President Donald Trump signed into law last year. He said without “legislative modification,” the new law “will have significant implications for Wisconsin hemp farmers, processors, retailers, and our broader economy.”
“Hemp-derived products currently support a growing sector of legitimate businesses across Wisconsin, employing nearly 3,500 employees and contributing meaningfully to local economies with over $700 million in economic production,” the governor wrote, adding that the hemp policy change means “many of these existing lawful products would be reclassified in a manner that effectively eliminates existing business models, forcing closures, layoffs, and lost investment.”
Evers is far from alone in his call for action. Industry stakeholders and legislators across the aisle have insisted
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