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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The House Agriculture and Small Business Committee is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposal that could open the door to industrial hemp farming in Kentucky.
Chairman Tom McKee of Cynthiana said he expects the measure to pass.
It is intended to put Kentucky in position to license growers if the feds ever lift restrictions on growing hemp.
The measure, which has passed the Senate, faces an uncertain future in the House even if McKee's committee approves it.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has said he doesn't know if it will be called for a floor vote. Police have raised concerns about hemp fields being used to camouflage illegal marijuana.
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer insists that hemp could be an economic boon for Kentucky.
Chairman Tom McKee of Cynthiana said he expects the measure to pass.
It is intended to put Kentucky in position to license growers if the feds ever lift restrictions on growing hemp.
The measure, which has passed the Senate, faces an uncertain future in the House even if McKee's committee approves it.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has said he doesn't know if it will be called for a floor vote. Police have raised concerns about hemp fields being used to camouflage illegal marijuana.
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer insists that hemp could be an economic boon for Kentucky.
Wednesday, March 6 2013, 03:59 AM CST
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Prince Edward presents Edinburgh's awards in Tenn.
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By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Queen Elizabeth's youngest son, Prince Edward, is visiting Tennessee to promote one of the British royal family's charities, the Duke of Edinburgh's awards.
The prince presided over an awards ceremony at the governor's mansion in Nashville on Thursday for the first batch of young Tennesseans to participate in the leadership and character program.
About 80 youths received the award by participating in community service, skills development, physical fitness and adventurous journeys through the Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, LEAD Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy or the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Organization.
Following the event, Gov. Bill Haslam and first lady Crissy Haslam invited the awardees and their families to tea inside the governor's residence. Later on Thursday, the prince was scheduled to headline a black-tie gala at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville.
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