By Michael Boldin On May 31, the FDA held its first hearing on CBD. After the meeting, the same questions remain as before: will the federal agency continue to maintain its current regulation and prohibition of hemp-derived cannabinoids? Or will it give in to market…
By Mike Maharrey MONTPELIER, Vt. (June 18, 2019) – Yesterday, Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill that would expand raw milk sales in the state and take another step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in practice and effect. The House Agriculture and Forestry Committee sponsored…
By Mike Maharrey SANTA FE, N.M. (June 18, 2019) – Last week, a New Mexico law expanding the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect despite federal prohibition. The new law will further nullify federal cannabis prohibition in effect within the borders of the state….
By Mike Maharrey AUSTIN, Texas (June 18, 2019) – Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed two bills into law that legalize hemp-derived CBD and expands access to low-cannabis THC in the state despite continued federal prohibition. A bipartisan coalition of 21 representatives and senators…
By Mike Maharrey CHARLESTON, W.Va. (June 7, 2019) – Today, a West Virginia law that modifies the state’s hemp licensing program and ensures the sale of CBD can continue in the state went into effect. This will not only open up markets in West Virginia, but…
By Mike Maharrey CHARLESTON, W. Va. (May 29, 2019) – Today, West Virginia Gov. Justice signed a bill to expand the state’s medical marijuana program despite federal prohibition. Sen. Mitch Carmichel (R-Ripley) and Sen. Roman Prezioso (D-Fairmont) sponsored Senate Bill 1037 (SB1037). The legislation makes a…
By Mike Maharrey OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (May 22, 2019) – Earlier this month, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill that will increase the number of doctors authorized to recommend medical marijuana. The new law will effectively expand the state’s medical cannabis program despite federal…
By Mike Maharrey SANTA FE, N.M. (May 21, 2019) – Last month New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law that creates a licensing and regulatory structure for hemp production and ensures the sale of CBD can continue in the state. This will not only…
By Michael Maharrey OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (May 15, 2019) – Last week, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill that decriminalizes hemp-derived cannabidiol. This will not only open up markets in Oklahoma, but it is also a crucial step given the FDA’s continued regulation and prohibition of…
By Mike Maharrey ATLANTA, Ga. (May 2, 2019) – Last month, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill that expands the state medical cannabis law. Enactment of this measure takes another step toward nullifying federal marijuana prohibition in effect. A bipartisan coalition of five representatives introduced…
By Michael Maharrey BISMARCK, N.D. (April 26, 2019) – On Tuesday, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into a law that expands the state’s medical marijuana program despite federal prohibition. A coalition of 10 Republicans introduced House Bill 1283 (HB1283) in January. The…
By Rosanne Lindsay, ND States are supposed to be autonomous and independent from federal government requirements. They must be separate to be able to truly represent the people of the State. The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: The powers not delegated to…
By Mike Maharrey SANTA FE, N.M. (April 16, 2019) – Earlier this month, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two bills into law that loosen state prohibitions on marijuana. These two laws will further nullify federal cannabis prohibition in effect within the borders of the…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Consider this a “call to action,” plus an alert for the entire United States, if not the global community. It’s a call to assert the moral, religious and legal rights of healthcare consumers globally to know about; have access to data,…
By Mike Maharrey CHARLESTON, W.Va. (April 15, 2019) – Last week, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill into law that modifies the state’s hemp licensing program and ensures the sale of CBD can continue in the state. This will not only open up markets…
By Rosanne Lindsay, ND Lately, you may have experienced the feeling that common sense has left the room. As of April 8th common sense has reentered the room wearing spurs. A Tenth Amendment Center blog by Davis Taylor reported that on March 8, 2019, Texas Sen. Bob…
By Matt Agorist Because government is the antithesis to freedom, industrial hemp has been banned nationwide since 1937 ostensibly due to the plant’s similarities to marijuana. Many have speculated that this move was also due to the fact that cannabis is in direct competition with…
By Mike Maharrey CHARLESTON, W. Va. (April 1, 2019) – Last Tuesday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill into law that creates a mechanism to handle banking services for the state’s medical marijuana program. The new law removes one roadblock in front of the…
By Mike Maharrey Yesterday, Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law allowing the sale of food and food additives containing CBD within the state, This will not only open up markets in Arkansas, but it is also a crucial step given the FDA’s continued…
By Mike Maharrey Last week, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed two bills into law that expand the states medicinal cannabis program. Enactment of this law takes another step toward nullifying federal marijuana prohibition in effect. Sen. David Marsden (D-Burke) sponsored Senate Bill 1719 (SB1719). The new…
