Issue Position: Marijuana

Issue Position

On the issue of Marijuana, I am in favor of a statewide decriminalization effort, but not a full legalization. As the country debates the legal status of marijuana, and our neighbors to the west have already legalized the plant, it is important that we do not continue to fill our prisons with more non-violent offenders. We should also explore options concerning the use of marijuana in medical and end-of-life care.

Industrial Hemp
I am in favor of industrial hemp for our farmers. Hemp could spur many economical benefits for agriculture and manufacturing in Kansas because it can be used in more than 25,000 products. It also could be a great alternative to many farmers out west, as hemp is believed to require less water than some crops. Hemp does not contain enough THC levels to get you high like marijuana.

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