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The same federal time limit now applies in all 50 states, but a shrinking list of waived counties and a shorter exemption list decide who actually loses benefits.

Oklahoma's new shape ban and California's seizures show how far the rules on candy-like THC, hemp, and kratom products diverge by state.

Five states show how far apart the help is: some write a second check, one just changed the website, and sticker prices are up double digits almost everywhere.

California's $233 million and West Virginia's $19 million come from the same federal program, but they do not measure the same thing.

Final deadlines run from December 15 in Idaho to January 31 in California, and the date that protects January coverage is often earlier than the one you've heard.