By Mike Maharrey RICHMOND, Va. (April 9, 2020) – On Monday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill into law that creates a regulatory program for the manufacture of hemp extract and CBD products for human consumption and ensures the continued availability of CBD products in the state. This not only […]
By Michael Maharrey CHEYENNE, Wyo. (April 6, 2020) – Last month, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed two bills into law that increase food freedom in the state and undermine federal food regulations. Rep. Tyler Lindholm (R-Sundance) introduced House Bill 155 (HB155) in February. The new law allows consumers to buy […]
By Michael Maharrey SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (April 2, 2020) – On Tuesday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill that would further expand raw milk sales in the state. Enactment of this bill takes another important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. Kim Coleman (R-West […]
By Mike Maharrey Last Friday, the Utah House unanimously passed a bill that would further expand raw milk sales in the state. Final passage of this bill would take another important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. Kim Coleman (R-West Jordan) filed House Bill 134 (HB134) […]
By Mike Maharrey Last week, the Virginia House passed a bill that would create a regulatory program for the manufacture of hemp extract and CBD products for human consumption and would ensure continued availability of CBD products in the state. This would not only open up markets in Virginia; it […]
By Mike Maharrey SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Feb. 10, 2020) – Last week, a Utah House committee unanimously passed a bill that would further expand raw milk sales in the state. Final passage of this bill would take another important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. […]
By Mike Maharrey Last week, a Massachusetts committee approved a bill that would expand raw milk sales in the state. Final passage of this bill would take another important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) introduced Senate Bill 480 (S480) last year. The […]
By Michael Maharrey JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2020) – Yesterday, a Missouri House committee passed a bill that would legalize retail sales of raw milk in the state and take a step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. Ann Kelley (R-Lamar) filed House Bill 1335 (HB1335) […]
By Michael Maharrey Last week, an Oklahoma law that decriminalizes hemp-derived cannabidiol went into effect. 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 CBD. A coalition of three Republicans sponsored Senate Bill 238 (SB238). […]
By Michael Maharrey COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 26. 2019) – A law legalizing the sale of CBD in the state is now in full effect. This will not only open up markets in Ohio; it also takes a crucial step given the FDA’s continued regulation and prohibition of CBD. A large […]