January 23, 2026
Built by a former cannabis regulator, Policy, Decoded helps operators read the policy terrain before it shifts beneath their feet.
Today’s edition starts in Washington, where lawmakers are weighing whether terminal patients should be allowed to use medical cannabis inside hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice settings, a debate sitting squarely at the intersection of aging, reimbursement risk, and humane care. We also track Congress keeping the hemp THC clock unresolved as alcohol retailers and state officials maneuver to shape the outcome, alongside political and market pressure points across New England.
This briefing is supported by our day job at THC Group, where we help operators, investors, and policymakers navigate regulatory uncertainty before it turns into operational risk. Today’s Decoded Insight features our new essay, Hemp, Marijuana, and Cannabis: How America Built Two THC Markets, unpacking how Congress created parallel systems on one plant and why that design is now breaking. You can also find deeper conversation on these themes in the latest episode of The Hybrid podcast.
🏥 Care meets compliance
🧾 The hemp clock tightens
🗳️ Markets test political limits
Stay warm. Stay safe. And Go Pats!