Vote Hemp, the nation’s leading grassroots hemp advocacy organization working to change state and federal laws to allow commercial hemp farming, is pleased to announce
By John Payne Last Thursday, January 15, state Senator Rob Schaaf (R – Saint Joseph) introduced Senate Bill 255 to legalize the production of industrial
Oregon politicians are, and have been for awhile now, at the forefront of recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, and hemp law reform. That was continued this
I have always wanted to learn how to make hempcrete and build with it. It’s a fascinating way to use the hemp plant. If you
Petitions are not legally binding, however, they are a good tool to express interest in a political cause, especially when it comes to marijuana reform.
Hemp is a very versatile plant. Once upon a time in America, hemp grew all over the place, and was used for many things including
The final “cromnibus” federal spending bill that Congress passed over the weekend contains historic language prohibiting the U.S. Justice Department from spending any money to
In the last few days of the 2014 legislative session, hemp was on the minds of some Michigan lawmakers. The Senate Agriculture Committee today passed
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is looking for hemp growers for pilot programs for next year. Hemp used to be a big crop for Kentucky,
With most things in the world, the wonderful marijuana plant and hemp plant can be used for many different purposes. It is medical and industrial.
The late Jack Herer is an icon in the marijuana and hemp world. Strains are named after him, books have been written about him, and
Hemp once grew all over Virginia. It’s time to make that happen again. Below is language for a petition to legalize hemp in Virginia. You
Hemp is great for many reasons. You can eat hemp, you can make fiber out of hemp, you can build a house out of hemp
Hemp can be used for all kinds of things. Articles that came out this year show that hemp can be used to make super efficient
Hemp never ceases to amaze me. Hemp is great for making clothes. Hemp seed is a great food source. Hemp is better to make paper
Oregon farmers are forced to watch while consumers here buy millions of dollars in hemp seed for food, clothing made of hemp and thousand of
The reviews are in and attendees, vendors and speakers all thoroughly enjoyed the first International Cannabis Business Conference. The weather even cooperated in beautiful Portland,
The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is bringing in cannabis and hemp experts from around the glob to create an educational and networking opportunity unlike any other
By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Democrat Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation, House Bill 5085, authorizing state universities to cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. The new
Doug Fine, bestselling author, humorist, and journalist behind bestsellers like Farewell, My Subaru and Too High to Fail: Cannabis and the New Green Economic Revolution will be presenting at
The hemp plant never ceases to amaze me. It’s so versatile. Hemp can be used to make medicine, clothes, paper, and many other things. One
by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director The 2014 Texas GOP Convention wrapped up Saturday, June 7th, after a long week of debate and testimony concerning
While the prohibition of cannabis is one of our country’s most failed and harmful policies, the prohibition of hemp is even more egregious. Hemp has
By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director After a long debate that had the US House of Representatives in session until after midnight, the lower chamber
