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Barr Pushes for Smart Hemp Rules | Lexington News
Congressman Andy Barr is leading a bold push to save the hemp industry by introducing the Lawful Hemp Protection Act — a smart, regulated alternative to Senator Mitch McConnell’s sweeping ban that would shut down much of the current market. Instead of a total shutdown, Barr’s bill creates a national framework that preserves economic growth, protects consumers, and supports farmers — especially in Kentucky, where hemp is a major agricultural and economic engine. The legislation allows for higher THC products under strict rules, mandates U.S.-grown ingredients, bans synthetics, and requires…
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