Mitch McConnell Announces Bill to Legalize Hemp

"Hemp has played a foundational role in Kentucky's agriculture heritage, and I believe that it can be an important part of our future," Sen. McConnell said in a press release.by Katie HerzogLet it grow.Getty Images
On Monday, Senate Majority Leader and Kentucky tortoise Mitch McConnell announced that he will be introducing a new bill that could legalize hemp (a non-psychoactive type of cannabis) as an agricultural product.
Hemp, which has been cultivated for thousands of years, is a resilient an