Kentucky hemp industry faces federal THC restrictions that threaten their businesses
Kentucky’s hemp industry is sounding the alarm after a last-minute addition to the federal spending bill introduced language that could make most hemp-derived products illegal.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Kentucky lawmakers have drafted two bills that could have a lasting impact on the Commonwealth's hemp industry, garnering attention from farmers and advocates across the Bluegrass. Two bills in the Kentucky Committee were aimed at hemp regulation. According to the Kentucky General Assembly website, Rep.…
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered some floor remarks on Aug. 1 regarding his continued efforts to protect children’s health, support industrial hemp, and support CBD. In his remarks, McConnell stated, “I rise today to discuss the original intent of the 2018 Farm Bill’s federal hemp…
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered some floor remarks on August 1 regarding his continued efforts to protect children’s health, support industrial hemp and support CBD. In his remarks, Sen. McConnell stated, “I rise today to discuss the original intent of the 2018 Farm Bill’s federal…