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hemp field at sunrise (votehemp.com)
hemp field at sunrise (votehemp.com)

Hemp Legalization Amendment Introduced for Farm Bill

An amendment to allow industrial hemp planting has been added to the omnibus farm bill. Both Oregon senators and both Kentucky senators support it, and so does Vermont Sen. Pat Leahy.
Kentucky Republicans McConnell and Paul are supporting hemp legislation in the Senate
Kentucky Republicans McConnell and Paul are supporting hemp legislation in the Senate

Bipartisan Hemp, Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced in Congress [FEATURE]

With the introduction of medical marijuana and hemp bills this week, along with marijuana legalization legislation introduced earlier this month, Congress has a full-blown marijuana agenda before it this session. And now, it has an emerging cannabis caucus.
Is it sunrise for industrial hemp in Kentucky? (votehemp.org)
Is it sunrise for industrial hemp in Kentucky? (votehemp.org)

Mitch McConnell Endorses Kentucky Hemp Bill

Now, here's some news we didn't expect: US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed a pending hemp bill in his home state of Kentucky.
hemp field at sunrise (votehemp.org)
hemp field at sunrise (votehemp.org)

New Hemp Bill Introduced in US Senate

In a bipartisan effort, four US senators are cosponsoring a bill that would differentiate hemp from marijuana under the Controlled Substance Act.