CT hemp farming plan clears first hurdle

A pair of bills allowing commercial hemp farming in Connecticut have cleared their first hurdle, winning unanimous approval from the legislatures environment committee.
Advocates were emboldened by the move, but acknowledged the measures still have a long way to go.
Definitely, we feel encouraged, said Jeff Wentzel, head of the Connecticut Hemp Industry Association, an advocacy group. This has a good shot, but theres still going to be some heavy lifting.
More...