Farm Bill headed to President Trump after House Approval
The House of Representatives passed the farm bill by a vote of 369-47 today, sending the bill to President Trump to sign. President Trump has previously indicated he will sign the bill. However, timing is unclear. “It is fitting that the House today considers the farm bill because 28 years ago, another proud Texan — […]
The U.S. Senate just passed their version of the $867 Billion Farm Bill
In an 87-to-13 vote, the U.S. Senate approved legislation that allocates billions of dollars in subsidies to American farmers, legalizes hemp, bolsters farmers markets and rejects stricter limits on food stamps pushed by House Republicans. The legislation will now head to the House, where it is also expected to pass after lawmakers worked out a […]
20,000 Cannabis convictions in NYC could be expunged
Over twenty thousand of low-level Cannabis convictions could be erased. Brooklyn’s top prosecutor, Democratic District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, has invited people to request their conviction be dismissed. He expects prosecutors will consent in the majority of a potential 20,000 cases since 1990 and many older ones. Along with Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance […]
Oklahoma Governor Approves Revised Medical Cannabis Laws
Looks like Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin decided to change her mind about smokeable Cannabis after all. Last month we reported that the Governor and state officials were trying to limit the wishes of the voters by not allowing them to smoke Cannabis flowers. Governor Fallin has signed off on some key revisions to the state’s […]
New Mexico state health officials warn medical dispensaries on CBD
New Mexico state health officials are warning Medical Cannabis dispensaries against selling CBD produced outside of New Mexico or from plants grown outside the state. CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in Cannabis plants. It is sold in New Mexico dispensaries and some products are combined with other cannabinoids, including THC. The Santa […]