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Aug 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Lawmakers Push Crackdown on Candy-Like Cannabis
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Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts urges Congress to restrict hemp-derived intoxicants made to look like snacks for kids.
WHO: Sen. Pete Ricketts and fellow lawmakers
WHAT: Calls for a crackdown on unregulated hemp-derived cannabis products designed to resemble popular candy and snack foods
WHEN: Aug 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Unregulated products that mimic candy and snacks could target children, prompting lawmakers to urge enforcement of upcoming restrictions.
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