This Saturday marked a sad 4/20 for tokers and hemp fans across Hawaii. Well, sad probably isn’t the word (tears won’t be the reason eyes are red), but the recent failure of our state Legislature to pass meaningful cannabis law reform should be enough to dampen anyone’s vibe. Even in the wake of Colorado and Washington’s Nov. 6, 2012 legalization of recreational marijuana and … [Read more...] about Why The Demise Of Hawaii Marijuana Bills Is Bad For Everyone
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9 Big Bills Moving Through The Hawaii Legislature That Have Gotten Little Press
By Anthony Pignataro It’s that time again: that magical moment when proposed bills in Hawaii pass three readings in their legislative body of origin and then crossover to the other house. To celebrate, here are the details on nine bills that have somehow survived and are headed to vote. Oahu blogger/investigative reporter Ian Lind (ilind.net) found them (among others) a few … [Read more...] about 9 Big Bills Moving Through The Hawaii Legislature That Have Gotten Little Press
New Bill HB 1727 Would Legalize Organic Industrial Hemp Research In Hawaii
Ramoda Anand, a local activist who crusades for stuff like public access for disabled people, GMO-labeling and loosening up county Liquor Control rules prohibiting dancing in clubs is adding legalizing industrial hemp research to his list of things to get done. With the help of state Representatives Joe Souki (D-Wailuku), Cynthia Thielen (R-Kailua), Barbara Marumoto (R-Waialae) … [Read more...] about New Bill HB 1727 Would Legalize Organic Industrial Hemp Research In Hawaii