Rand Paul’s Hemp Plan Raises Questions | TDR Cannabis in 5

The Dales Report | Trade to Black · Apr 17, 2026 · 4m

There’s now a clearer picture of what’s being proposed in Washington—and it adds a new layer to the hemp conversation.In the latest TDR Cannabis in Five presented by Flowhub, host Shadd Dales follows up on earlier reporting around Rand Paul and a bipartisan effort to address hemp-derived THC products.The key update: instead of a full federal ban, the proposal would allow states to decide for themselves whether to permit or prohibit intoxicating hemp products.On paper, that sounds like flexibility.In practice, it raises a bigger issue.Because rather than creating a unified federal standard…