Jay Mitchell
Coverage of Jay Mitchell in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee hemp farmers pivot as state ban takes effect
Tennessee hemp farmers, including Lee Crabtree, are pivoting to alternative crops like sweet corn and food products after a state ban on THCA took effect. The ban, part of a 2023 law, has led to industry losses, business closures, and companies relocating to more hemp-friendly states like North Carolina. A federal law set for November could further restrict THC products, threatening the state's hemp market.
- Alabama Attorney General threatens legal action against six abortion pill providers
The Alabama Attorney General's Office threatened legal action against six companies distributing abortion-inducing medication, citing Alabama's near-total abortion ban. The office referenced a controversial study from a conservative think tank and acknowledged the action might inadvertently publicize access points for abortion pills.