Sunday Edition: Hemp Wars, Equity Woes, and Quiet Federal Moves

From hemp wars to equity shake-ups—our editors dissect the week’s biggest cannabis plot twists and what they mean for 2026.

Beneath the polished press releases and carefully worded statements, something bigger is happening. The cannabis economy—still young, still restless—is forcing every level of government to choose a side. Hawai‘i said yes to broader access, Ohio pulled back its promises, Congress played politics with hemp, and even the Supreme Court was dragged into the …