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The Kentucky state Senate Agriculture Committee voted unanimously to approve legislation for legalizing industrial hemp in the state.

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Hemp is healthy!

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Industrial hemp farming could play a big role in providing economic stability in impoverished areas, creating jobs and businesses for veterans, and growing a sustainable and regenerative agriculture movement.

Finally, there is now an ethical and practical alternative work wear option to Carhartt and Dickies.

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They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.

Olivia Munn has a knockout figure. And on Tuesday the 38-year-old Newsroom vet told E! News that she is very careful with her diet.

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Hempen, Carl-Hermann, 1948-

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