Douglas to allow hemp bill to become law without signing it - Boston Globe

Douglas to allow hemp bill to become law without signing it
Boston Globe, United States - 22 hours ago
Jim Douglas will allow a bill that would remove the state law barring the raising of industrial hemp to become law without his signature.

Hemp for Vermont Bill Becomes Law - Earthtimes (press release)

Hemp for Vermont Bill Becomes Law
Earthtimes (press release), UK - May 30, 2008
The new law sets up a state-regulated program for farmers to grow non-drug industrial hemp, which is used in a wide variety of products,

Cannabis Hemp: A Viable Option to Oil Dependency - PR CannaZine (press release)

Cannabis Hemp: A Viable Option to Oil Dependency
PR CannaZine (press release), UK - May 30, 2008
Henry Ford grew industrial hemp on his estate after 1937, possibly to prove the cheapness of methanol production at Iron Mountain. He made plastic cars with

Hemp bill becomes law without Douglas’ signature - Vermont Public Radio

Hemp bill becomes law without Douglas’ signature
Vermont Public Radio, VT - May 30, 2008
Governor Jim Douglas allowed a bill that permits farms to plant crops of industrial hemp to become law without his signature.

Douglas won't veto new hemp law - Barre Montpelier Times Argus

Douglas won't veto new hemp law
Barre Montpelier Times Argus, VT - May 30, 2008
The legislation, which legalizes the cultivation of industrial hemp in Vermont, won nearly unanimous support in the both the House and Senate this session.

Hailey officials not swayed by pro-pot vote - Idaho Mountain Express and Guide


Idaho Mountain Express and Guide
Hailey officials not swayed by pro-pot vote
Idaho Mountain Express and Guide, ID - May 29, 2008
The three initiatives, one to legalize medical use of marijuana, another to legalize industrial hemp and a third to make enforcement of marijuana laws the

COLUMN: Farm bill hurts farmers, us - Wausau Daily Herald

COLUMN: Farm bill hurts farmers, us
Wausau Daily Herald, WI - May 29, 2008
One crop might be industrial hemp. Wisconsin was the leading industrial hemp producer in the country during the first half of the 20th century — and then

Hailey Voters Pass Pot Initiatives Again - KMVT


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Hailey Voters Pass Pot Initiatives Again
KMVT - May 28, 2008
The 'Industrial Hemp Act' was passed with 430 'yes' votes - in contrast to 308 'no' votes. The 'Medical Marijuana' act was approved with 417 votes for the

Hailey pot initiatives pass again - Twin Falls Times-News


Idaho Mountain Express and Guide
Hailey pot initiatives pass again
Twin Falls Times-News, ID - May 28, 2008
Voters supported industrial hemp, a low-priority law enforcement initiative and a medical marijuana initiative. Ryan Davidson, a Boise-area libertarian
Hailey voters reconsider 4 pro-pot initiatives Idaho Mountain Express and Guide
Flashback: Hailey to vote again on pro-pot initiatives Southern Idaho Business
Three of four Hailey marijuana proposals pass KTVB
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Industrial hemp gets green light - Land

Industrial hemp gets green light
Land, Australia - May 22, 2008
NORTHERN primary producers are lining up to add industrial hemp – with its fast-growing and lucrative markets as fibre, food and building material – to