BlogHide Resteemssilver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoTennessee Lawmakers Come to an Agreement on Kratom LawApril 26, 2018 | MKS After much debate Tennessee lawmakers finally came to an agreement regarding the legality kratom. The issue of kratom came came to light on December 20, 2017, when the…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoStalemate Between Kratom Opponents and AdvocatesApril 22, 2018 MKS NEWS What does the future hold for kratom in the U.S.? Right now, it seems like the issue has come to a stalemate between federal agencies pushing for a ban, and the millions…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years ago2015 Florida In-Depth Report Examining Kratom SurfaceIn December 2015, The Florida Department of Law Enforcement published an in-depth report examining Kratom and its effects on consumer health and the state of Florida. The report concluded: “A…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoAlton City Council in Illinois Bans Kratom Within City LimitsYet another municipality has rallied to ban kratom after the recent smear campaign by the F D A. Alton City Council members passed a new ordinance Wednesday banning the possession and sale of…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoSeminole FL City Council Ordinance Adds Kratom to Regulated SubstancesOn March 13, 2018, the Seminole City Council unanimously voted in favor of adding the natural botanicals kratom and kava, to the proposed ordinance that would ban synthetic drugs. A second reading…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoThe Modernizing Drug Enforcement Act of 2018 - Patentable Kratom for Big Pharma, Illegal for U.S. CitizensWhile Tennessee, Minnesota, and Kansas have had recent success to keep kratom legal, a storm is brewing over the entire country regarding the legality of kratom on the federal level. This has…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoTennessee Lawmakers Remove Kratom From Schedule 1 ListIn Tennessee, after a strong testimony from the Botanical Education Alliance (BEA) board members Travis Lowin, Angela Watson, and 3 members of the kratom community, the Health Committee voted 6-3 to…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoKansas Lawmakers Make a Move to Keep Kratom LegalIn spite of the FDA's recent negative statement on kratom, and Rep. Susan Concannon's comment about the outcry from the kratom community, the Kansas House Committee voted to remove kratom from the…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoGeorgia Introduces 3 Resolutions on Risks Associated with KratomThese committees will be undertaking a study the use and risks of kratom to determine if action by the state is necessary regarding it’s legal status. This follows the recent FDA announcement…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoNew Jersey Kratom Legislation 2018Yet another state with pending legislation to criminalize kratom. Our editors at MKS are constantly scanning for new kratom legislation. AB2685 was Introduced on February 22 2018, and is just now…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoKratom: Spotlight on the Thai StrainLet's talk kratom. Whatever your opinion may be on this natural botanical, it's origins and historical uses remain an interesting subject. Today, lets look at the Thai strain: Thailand is a native…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoMinnesota to Keep Kratom Legal, With Restriction to MinorsMinnesota State Legislators have amended SF 2578 on March 9, 2018. The amendment removes the language banning kratom, and replaces it with age and sales restrictions for minors. Sec. 3. Minnesota…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoMinnesota is the Next State to Target KratomMinnesota State Legislators introduced SF 2578 on February 22, 2018, adding mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine to the list of Schedule 1 Drugs. Yet another state jumping on the bandwagon after the…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoSign The Petition – Stop The Criminalization of KratomThe American Kratom Association (AKA) are urging you to sign their petition aimed to stop the criminalization of Americans who safely use kratom. The AKA, a Colorado-registered non-profit…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoIllinois House Bill Amendment Filed To Ban KratomThe fight for legal kratom continues, as concern grows regarding Illinois Public Act 098-0981 (passed august 18, 2014) vs. HB4106 (amended version), introduced October 3, 2017.This bill has been…silver20 (25)in kratom • 7 years agoLet New York Officials Know You Oppose A231 – Keep Kratom LegalPending kratom legislation has recently been moving along the New York State bureaucratic line. Assembly Bill 231 (A231) was introduced a year ago -January 5, 2017- by Assembly woman Aileen…
