Mona Zhang

New York

States Cannabis Policy Reporter at POLITICO

States Cannabis Policy Reporter @politico + @politicopro, founded @wordonthetree

Articles

Texas votes to outlaw most hemp products, potentially crippling market

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Mona Zhang

Texas is poised to decimate the state’s booming multibillion-dollar hemp industry. The state House voted to ban almost all hemp products Wednesday, which would deal a crippling blow to an industry that's spawned more than 8,000 licensed shops and employs tens of thousands of workers. The ban bill previously passed the Senate and appears on a glide path to the desk of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, but it will almost certainly spark legal fights.
Will Texas kill a multi-billion-dollar industry?

2 months ago | politico.com | Mona Zhang

Texas lawmakers are considering proposals to kill a multi-billion-dollar industry as shockwaves roil the economy. The nationwide proliferation of intoxicating hemp products has spurred a booming industry in the state, but also sparked public health concerns and drawn the ire of Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Will Texas kill a multi-billion-dollar industry?

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Mona Zhang

Even Bronny Cannot Help LeBron as National Reporter Drops Stinging Michael Jordan TruthTo say LeBron James is rewriting history books is an understatement—but this time, he did it alongside his son. In a recent win over the Rockets, …
Hashing out hemp

Mar 18, 2025 | politico.com | Mona Zhang |Danny Nguyen |Shia Kapos

Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. It’s Danny again, back for Day Two piloting this ship. But first, our Mona Zhang has your morning dose of weed. Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford wants stricter public health protections on the booming hemp market. | AP HASHING OUT HEMP: Hemp industry advocates are making a final push this week to iron out language in a bill to impose stricter public health protections on the booming hemp market introduced by Democratic state Rep.
Red wave crashes down on ballot measures

Nov 13, 2024 | politico.com | Emily Schultheis |Mona Zhang |Lawrence Ukenye

The left sees setbacks on abortion, drug legalization, minimum wage and election-process questions from coast to coast. Illustration by Jade Cuevas/POLITICO (source images via iStock) The red wave that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House and likely handed Republicans control of Congress left ripple effects on the slate of nearly 150 ballot measures across the country.
The POLITICO race to watch: South Dakota marijuana legalization

Nov 1, 2024 | politico.com | Mona Zhang

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2024 Election Live News: Real-time updates and analysis from the campaigns for president, Congress and more

Nov 1, 2024 | politico.com | Shia Kapos |Natalie Allison |Sam Sutton |Jessica Piper |Victoria Guida |Adam Cancryn | +3 more

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UN aid workers feel forgotten and in peril as Gaza war drags on

Oct 13, 2024 | politico.com | Mona Zhang

“Almost on a daily basis, we receive what I refer to as the death list,” said Juliette Touma, a spokesperson for UNRWA.
Netanyahu sows doubt about ceasefire with Hezbollah in UN speech

Sep 27, 2024 | politico.com | Nahal Toosi |Mona Zhang

The Israeli prime minister described the UN as a “contemptuous farce,” pushing back on criticisms for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 27, 2024.
Palestinian leader criticizes US government, thanks American people during UN speech

Sep 26, 2024 | politico.com | Mona Zhang

“The American people are marching in the streets, in these demonstrations, and we are grateful to them,” he said. President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 26, 2024, at U.N. headquarters.