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Mayor Brandon Johnson tries to beat state to taxing hemp with package that adds age limit

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October 29, 2025

[#item_full_content] Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing a plan to tax and regulate hemp products that can get people high, which would outlaw sales to those under 21 but forgo testing requirements the administration prev… Mayor Brandon Johnson tries to beat state to taxing hemp with package that adds age limit Read More

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