Groups to Lobby for Industrial Hemp Use in VA

NBC29
The Virginia Industrial Hemp Coalition and Vote Hemp are expecting as many as 200 people will lobby around the cause. They say legalizing industrial hemp in the commonwealth will help boost the economy.

"Monday, I'm going to Richmond to lobby for industrial hemp HB 1277. I feel that it would support farmers in the local community and bring industries into Virginia," said Jess Blossoms, industrial hemp lobbyist.
http://www.nbc29.com/story/27881011/groups-to-lobby-for-industrial-hemp-use-in-va

Missouri Bill Would Legalize Hemp Farming, Nullify Federal Ban

Tenth Amendment
A bill introduced in the Missouri State Senate would authorize the farming, production, and sale of industrial hemp in the state, effectively nullifying the federal prohibition on the same once put into effect.

Senate Bill 255 (SB255), introduced by State Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, would open up the industrial hemp market in Missouri if successfully passed. It would make it “legal for any person who maintains a permanent home in Missouri, has not been convicted of a felony or drug-related misdemeanor offense, and has received a three-year industrial hemp license from the Missouri Department of Agriculture to grow and cultivate industrial hemp.

A person wishing to do so would also have to receive an agricultural hemp seed production permit from the department of agriculture.
http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2015/01/missouri-bill-would-legalize-hemp-farming-nullify-federal-ban/

Red Lake Tribal Council to do Hemp Feasibility Study

Indian Country
Council member Roman Stately said toward the end of the discussion, that he “knew very little about either hemp or marijuana. We need a feasibility study. Let’s learn about it.” Several councilors and members concurred that they just were not familiar with the issue, and that the tribe should explore the matter from a legal, economic and other issues surrounding the federal memo.
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/01/18/red-lake-tribal-council-do-hemp-feasibility-study-158727

Alaska Bill Would Effectively Nullify Federal Ban on Hemp Farming

Tenth Amendment
A bill set for introduction in the Alaska State Senate would allow the farming, production, and sale of industrial hemp in the state, effectively nullifying the federal prohibition on the same once put into effect.

Senate Bill 8 (SB8) was introduced by State Sen Johnny Ellis and would open up the industrial hemp market in Alaska if successfully passed.

SB8 would allow a licensed individual to “produce industrial hemp, including planting, growing, harvesting, possessing, processing, selling, or buying industrial hemp.” Those who did so would be protected from prosecution through an affirmative defense as long as they are in compliance with state law.
http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2015/01/alaska-bill-would-effectively-nullify-federal-ban-on-hemp-farming/

Islands’ First ‘Hemp Home’ to Be Built on Maui

Maui Now

Maui is slated to become the first island in the state with a home built using industrial hemp.

Architect George Rixey will be opening the construction site for the new home at 101 North Kīhei on Friday, Jan. 30.

The public is encouraged to attend.

http://mauinow.com/2015/01/20/islands-first-hemp-home-to-be-built-on-maui/ 

Hemp research legalized for Illinois universities

The Daily Illini

Four universities within Illinois, including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will soon be able to grow hemp for research purposes, thanks to a new Illinois law, HB 5085.

The law, effective Jan. 1, allows universities, which are registered with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, to cultivate hemp for academic research purposes and must study the hemp’s growth, cultivation or marketing. The other elligible universities are Illinois State University, Southern Illinois University and Western Illinois University.
http://www.dailyillini.com/news/article_5db0e2b2-a03a-11e4-ac9a-dfbd67eb7be0.html

Discovery Provides Update on Hemp Seed Sale

Yahoo! Finance
Discovery Minerals LTD. (OTC Pink: DSCR) Discovery's joint venture partner AB AGRO has secured two potential seed purchasers for the sale of the 2014 harvested hemp seed. Currently both seed purchasers are still working their way through previous committed seed inventory. Despite the delays, both AB AGRO and Discovery anticipate a positive outcome and expect to book revenue from the sale of the harvested seed in the current quarter. Additional details will be provided as information becomes available. 
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/discovery-provides-hemp-seed-sale-130000470.html