Signed by the Governor: Illinois Law Legalizes Industrial Hemp Despite Federal Prohibition

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Aug 27, 2018) – On Sunday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill legalizing industrial hemp in the state and taking a first step toward nullifying federal prohibition of the plant in effect. Sen. Tori Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) sponsored Senate Bill 2298 (SB2298). The legislation legalizes industrial hemp in Illinois by removing it…

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Podcast: Immigration

Immigration is a huge issue in America. But to be honest, it’s not one that I get very worked up over. In fact, other than the constitutional issues, I’m pretty apathetic about it. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I delve into those constitutional issues and then explain why I just can’t get…

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To the Governor: California Passes Bill to Allow People to Expunge Some Marijuana Charges

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2018) – On Wednesday, the California Senate gave final approval to a bill that would create a process to expunge or reduce the sentences of people charged under the state’s marijuana laws before recreational cannabis was legalized this year. Passage into law would take another step toward nullifying federal marijuana prohibition in…

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