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Kentucky Governor Calls on Legislature To Push Medical Pot in 2023
In a recent briefing, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke about his executive order to allow patients to buy medical cannabis out of state, and educational palm cards that will be distributed to law enforcement.
Kentucky Governor Signs Executive Order To Allow Use of Medical Cannabis
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed executive orders on Tuesday to allow the use of medical marijuana and to regulate delta-8 THC.
Kentucky Governor Exploring State Weed Pardons
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that his administration would explore issuing pardons for cannabis possession convictions.
University of Kentucky Opens New Cannabis Research Center
The center is the byproduct of a bill passed by Kentucky lawmakers this year and "will conduct research on the health effects of cannabis."
Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee Meets
The newly-appointed medical cannabis advisory panel formed by Governor Andy Beshear met for the first time on Monday in Kentucky.
NBA’s Montrezl Harrell Busted With Three Pounds of Weed
NBA forward Montrezl Harrell faces felony drug trafficking charges after Kentucky state troopers discovered three pounds of cannabis in a vehicle he was driving last month.
Kentucky Governor Approves Cannabis Research Facility
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear approved legislation on Tuesday to establish a cannabis research center in the Bluegrass State.
Kentucky Lawmakers Concerned Over Governor’s Talk of Executive Action on Medical Cannabis
Gov. Andy Beshear has suggested he may take matters into his own hands if Kentucky lawmakers don’t get something done on medical cannabis.
Kentucky Governor Announces Medical Cannabis Plan
Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is taking on the Republican-led state legislature over its failure to pass legislation to legalize medical cannabis.
Kentucky Governor Says He May Use Executive Order if Medical Cannabis Bill Dies
With a medical cannabis bill on life support in the Kentucky general assembly, the state’s governor may take matters into his own hands.