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Lawmakers Question DEA On Hemp Regulations

Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:56:01 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was joined by most of Kentucky's federal delegation in a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration seeking clarification on the industrial hemp issue.

Sen. Paul On Marriage: "You Should Be Allowed To Make A Contract"

Josh James — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:21:08 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky’s junior senator, Rand Paul, talked to students at the University of Kentucky Wednesday about his recent filibuster over the use of drones, the passage of a state hemp bill, and the Supreme Court arguments on marriage.

Speaker Stumbo: No Vote For Hemp Bill This Session

Josh James — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:17:46 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - A bill regulating hemp production in Kentucky appears to be dead in the state House for the 2013 General Assembly session. House Speaker Greg Stumbo told reporters Monday morning that time had run out for Senate Bill 50, which was approved by the Republican-led Senate last month.

Sen. McConnell Endorses Hemp

Josh James — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:09:53 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kentucky’s most influential Republican, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, is throwing his weight behind the movement to legalize hemp production in the state.

Hemp Commission Convenes, Has Legislative Goals

Brenna Angel — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:48:07 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - A state commission created by the Kentucky General Assembly held its first meeting in Frankfort Wednesday after years of inactivity.