Rural Texans Say Hemp Is An Economic And Health Lifeline As State Lawmakers Push Ban
“I know so many people who have used [hemp-derived THC] to get off tobacco, alcohol, or other pills.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Some who live in Texas’s small towns say that if someone looks close enough, they will see why hemp-derived THC has taken root in rural regions. Faded crosses on the side […]
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Commission To Hold Public Meeting
Among Monday’s agenda items is a discussion on “research on flavorings, effects of cannabis use during pregnancy and smoking.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission meets Monday for a general discussion of state laws and research around the medicine. The commission has until October 1 to begin licensing medical cannabis establishments. […]
Senate Votes To Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana To Military Veterans, While Setting Aside Hemp THC Ban
The Senate has approved large-scale spending legislation that includes provisions to allow U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans living in legal states. The appropriations package that senators passed on Friday was also amended to omit a controversial proposed ban consumable hemp products with any quantifiable amount of […]
Trump Privately Committed To Reschedule Marijuana ‘Multiple Times’ Since Taking Office, CEO Says
The owner of the major gardening supply company Scotts Miracle-Gro says President Donald Trump has told him directly “multiple times” since taking office that he intends to see through the marijuana rescheduling process. While the president has been publicly silent on the issue since endorsing rescheduling on the campaign trail, Scotts Miracle Gro CEO James […]