Hello, dear friends, fellow moms, and everyone in our compassionate community—it’s Jill Swing here in Charleston, South Carolina, reaching out with an open heart. For those who know me, or if this is your first time hearing from me, I’m the mom to my beautiful daughter Mary Louise, who’s faced severe epilepsy since she was so little. As president and co-founder of the SC Compassionate Care Alliance, I’ve spent over a decade advocating gently but persistently for the tools that bring relief and peace to families like ours.
Cannabis News
The Federal Hemp THC Ban: A Devastating Blow to South Carolina Farmers and Families Relying on CBD for Sick Children
The Federal Hemp THC Ban: What It Means for South Carolina
Right now, the new “Hemp THC Ban” dominates headlines. So, what exactly does this mean for South Carolina families and farmers? In November 2025, Congress quietly slipped a sweeping provision into the must-pass spending bill. Consequently, President Trump signed it on November 12. As a result, most hemp-derived THC products are effectively banned nationwide, and the law permanently closes the 2018 Farm Bill loophole.
The Palmetto Curtain: A Hypothetical Stand Against Legal Marijuana
Imagine a world where South Carolina, the Palmetto State, takes a bold and unprecedented step: constructing a literal wall along its borders to block the influx of legal marijuana from neighboring states and tribal lands. It’s March 25, 2025, and the headlines are ablaze with the news. Chief Mark Keel stands at a podium, flanked by state lawmakers, declaring, “We will not let South Carolina become a dumping ground for the green menace creeping across our borders!” The crowd cheers, but the nation watches in stunned silence. Is this a real solution to a perceived problem, or a symbolic gesture in a losing battle against shifting cultural tides?
State House Press Conference for S423
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A press conference was held in the statehouse lobby on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 10:30 AM …
The Impact of Selling Medical Marijuana in Pharmacies: Federal Officials Warn Georgia
Federal officials warn Georgia about selling THC in pharmacies. The landscape surrounding medical marijuana has experienced a significant shift in …
Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s First Two Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Georgia’s first two medical cannabis dispensaries located in Macon and Marietta have opened their doors, providing an alternative to traditional …
South Carolina Advocates Speak Out: All You Need to Know About the Proposed Medical Marijuana Legislation
Introduction: What is the Proposed Medical Marijuana Legislation and Who Are the South Carolina Advocates Behind It? In South Carolina, …
South Carolina Senators Share Personal Points of Interest About Medical Marijuana
Several South Carolina Senators raised personal points of interest about the SC Compassionate Care Act, proposed to bring medical cannabis …
3-M Committee Advances S150 to the House of Representatives
After a day of public testimony followed by an afternoon of committee testimony and proposed amendments, South Carolina’s House Medical, …
3-M Full Committee Testimony for S150
On Monday, April 4th 2022 the 3-M Full Committee heard public testimony for S150, South Carolina’s Medical Cannabis bill. 3-M …
S150 Headed to House, Legalized Medical Marijuana in Sight!
On Thursday February 10th, 2022, the South Carolina State Senate sent S150, the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act, to the …
SC Senators Foreshadow Debate in the Heart of The Last Holdout for Marijuana Prohibition
Thursday, January 27th, 2022, South Carolina Senators began preparing for a floor debate in the midst of the introduction for …

