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September 24, 2025
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Trump’s new tariffs blindsided cannabis operators by jacking up rolling paper costs overnight, Massachusetts pointed the finger at hemp for a spike in pediatric cannabis hospitalizations, and Kentucky farmers begged McConnell not to kill the industry he built. Meanwhile, Germany proved teen use declines post-legalization, and Texas put THC under liquor-style rules.
📜 Trump tariffs squeeze rolling papers
🏥 Massachusetts blames hemp for ER spike
🌾 Kentucky farmers push back on McConnell
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