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Kentucky has approved five medical marijuana cultivators and seven dispensaries
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky has now approved five medical marijuana cultivators, two safety compliance facilities and seven dispensaries that are either open or preparing to open, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Jan. 29. He said nine licensees are undergoing inspection. “Folks suffering from serious medical conditions like PTSD, cancer, multiple sclerosis and more
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First medical marijuana processors approved; more dispensaries opening soon
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Gov. Andy Beshear announced Jan. 8 that the state had approved its first cannabis processor, Bison Infused, located in Dayton, Kentucky. Beshear said the approval of Bison Infused is expected to result in multiple products becoming available in the coming weeks. “Our priority is ensuring Kentuckians suffering from serious
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Kentucky issues first two medical cannabis cards; state has approved more than 2,000 of them
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Kentucky has approved more than 2,000 medical marijuana cards to patients with qualifying conditions and Gov. Andy Beshear issued the first two of them at a news conference Thursday, Jan. 30. “We’ll continue to approve cards on a rolling basis moving forward,” Beshear said. “At this time, we’re very
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Kentucky awards 36 medical cannabis dispensary licenses
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Kentucky awarded 36 medical cannabis dispensary licenses following a lottery Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. The winners were selected through a random number generator. The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis received 4,998 applications, of which 4,075 were dispensary applicants. “Today’s dispensary announcement moves us one
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Warfield greenlights medical cannabis
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield City Commission has signaled its intent to allow medical cannabis operations within city limits, moving forward with the first reading of a new ordinance Thursday. The ordinance cites the benefits to residents as a key reason for permitting licensed medical cannabis cultivators, dispensaries, processors, producers and
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Kentucky Medical Cannabis program expedites access
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program is fast-tracking access to medical cannabis for Kentuckians with qualifying conditions. The application process opened Monday for prospective medical cannabis businesses, six months ahead of schedule, announced Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday. The program has provided resources, including YouTube webinars and a Business Licensing Application
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Lottery system will determine who gets 48 licenses for retailers and 10 for processors of medical cannabis in 11 Kentucky regions
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on the medical cannabis licensing program Thursday after signing this year’s medical cannabis bill into law the day before. “We have worked hard to create a safe system that limits or eliminates abuse while still providing relief to that veteran suffering from PTSD
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Kentucky’s outdated stance on cannabis: It’s time for change
In recent years, the United States has seen a tide turn in the debate on cannabis legalization. A majority of states have recognized the numerous benefits of decriminalizing and legalizing the substance, from reducing the burden on the criminal justice system to generating significant tax revenues. Yet, Kentucky and 17 other states have opted to
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Over 300,000 Kentuckians charged for cannabis since 2002
Higher conviction rate in Appalachian region BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Despite a nationwide shift towards the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis, Kentucky and only 17 other states remain outliers. A recent report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KCEP) reveals that Kentucky’s approach to cannabis criminalization not only runs counter to
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Radio reporter describes with personal detail what it’s like to go to another state to buy legal cannabis for a medical condition
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS What is it like for Kentuckians to buy cannabis in another state under Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order? WUKY’s Karyn Czar, who has one of the 21 medical conditions specified in the governor’s order, a side effect of chemotherapy, got legal cannabis in Illinois, the only adjoining state where Kentuckians can buy
