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Kentucky awarded 12 additional medical cannabis dispensary licenses through a final drawing held Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. No licenses were awarded in Northern Kentucky. Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis, said there were 4,075 applications for dispensary licenses. In late November, the state awarded its … [Read more...] about No NKY licenses awarded in final round of medical cannabis lottery

The city of Richmond is considering a ban on medical marijuana use for city employees, ahead of Kentucky’s upcoming medical cannabis program launch.City officials, including Mayor Robert Blythe, expressed concerns about potential safety risks associated with marijuana use, particularly for employees in hazardous work environments.However, advocates for medical cannabis, such as … [Read more...] about Richmond considers medical marijuana restrictions for city employees

As is the case with most progressive issues, I expect Kentucky to be one of the last states to legalize recreational marijuana. However, legal access to medical marijuana is long overdue in our state and I am thankful to have a governor who recognizes this and the benefits it can offer to thousands of people suffering in our state. Many people are misinformed about marijuana … [Read more...] about Legal access to medical marijuana is long overdue in Kentucky | Letters

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Soon, sick Kentuckians will be able to meet with doctors and nurses approved by the Office of Medical Cannabis. Gov. Andy Beshear announced during a Team Kentucky Update that on Dec. 1, the Office of Medical Cannabis will have a statewide directory of authorized doctors and nurse practitioners on its website. Those with qualified conditions will need to get … [Read more...] about Kentuckians will soon be able to meet with doctors, nurses for medical cannabis certification

LOUISVILLE — Kentucky awarded its first 26 medical cannabis licenses through a lottery held Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. The first round of licenses, drawn by state lottery staff, went to 16 cultivators and 10 processors. Monday’s winners will get an email within 24 hours and must pay a licensing fee within 15 days. Failure to do so will result in … [Read more...] about Kentucky awards first 26 medical cannabis licenses after lottery drawing

Kentucky awarded the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program to KCA Labs in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The program launches in the start of 2025. (Spectrum News 1/Sam Knef) Kentucky awarded the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program Sept. 26, selecting a laboratory that will be assigned to test the products before being offered to … [Read more...] about Kentucky awards first business license for startup medical cannabis program

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Businesses that want to sell, process or grow medical marijuana for Kentucky can start applying for permits starting Monday, part of an accelerated push to have products available in early 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. Doctors and advanced practice registered nurses also can begin submitting applications to let them certify eligible patients to buy … [Read more...] about Kentucky to open applications for the state’s medical marijuana business

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) has for months used his power as House Oversight chair to assail Hunter Biden’s involvement in a failed business deal with a Chinese energy company. But The Daily Beast has obtained emails and other documents showing that when Comer was running for governor of Kentucky, he himself was involved in a failed Chinese business deal. It involved importing … [Read more...] about James Comer Helped a Donor Get Chinese Hemp. What They Got Tested as Marijuana