DeWine’s Hemp Ban Sparks Industry Outrage And Statesman Steps Into the Fight for Ohio Small Businesses
Ohio’s hemp industry is pushing back hard against Governor Mike DeWine’s recent executive order banning so-called “intoxicating hemp” products, and for good reason. The order, issued without legislative approval, threatens the livelihoods of thousands of small businesses across the state. As covered by 10TV, industry leaders and stakeholders gathered at the Ohio Statehouse to voice […]
Ohio Judge’s Ruling Gives Hemp Retailers a Temporary Win – But Regulatory Questions Remain
Last week, a judge in Franklin County cleared the way for stores across Ohio to resume selling intoxicating hemp products at least temporarily. The ruling comes after a 14-day temporary restraining order (TRO) was granted on Mike DeWine’s executive order banning the sale of such products. Ohio Capital Journal What Happened What This Means for […]
Court Blocks Governor DeWine’s Unconstitutional Hemp Ban: A Victory for Ohio’s Small Businesses and the Rule of Law
Columbus, OH – October 14, 2025 – In a major win for constitutional governance and small businesses across Ohio, a state judge has granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking Governor Mike DeWine’s executive order banning hemp-derived products. The ruling halts the Governor’s attempt to impose an immediate, statewide ban under the guise of a […]