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October 29, 2025
Built by a former cannabis regulator, Policy, Decoded is your high-signal daily briefing for operators, investors, and policymakers navigating the collision of law, regulation, and business.
Washington’s hemp fight has reached a breaking point. Senator Rand Paul is threatening to block government reopening unless Congress removes sweeping hemp bans buried in spending bills - a sound-the-alarm moment forcing the industry to circle the wagons. The same legislative chaos threatening federal paychecks could now decide hemp’s legal future, while California’s treasurer calls Prop 64 a “failure” and Curaleaf takes New Jersey to court over union mandates.
To understand how we got here, catch Pam Epstein on the latest episode of The Hybrid - and stay tuned for this week’s new episode. Today’s edition is brought to you by Morning Brew, and powered by THC Group, helping regulated-industry leaders cut through the noise and get sh*t done.
🚨 Rand Paul’s shutdown threat rattles hemp markets
⚖️ Curaleaf challenges labor neutrality in NJ
💸 California admits Prop 64’s promise collapsed
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