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Kentucky Issues First Medical Marijuana Cards, Governor Pushes for Gun Rights Protections

Kentucky Issues First Medical Marijuana Cards, Governor Pushes for Gun Rights Protections

30 January 2025 – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear awarded the state’s first medical marijuana cards, marking the launch of the medical cannabis program. With over 2,200 cards issued, Beshear is also urging Congress to change federal law so patients don’t lose their gun rights. Read more about Kentucky’s cannabis milestone and legal debate

Kentucky Weighs Recreational Marijuana Bills After Medical Program Launch

25 January, 2025 – Kentucky lawmakers have introduced bills to legalize recreational marijuana, proposing constitutional amendments that could let voters decide in 2026 whether adults can possess and grow small amounts of cannabis, despite opposition from a Republican supermajority.

Medical Cannabis in Kentucky: 2025 Set to Be a Game-Changer

9 Jan 2025 - Kentucky’s medical marijuana program advances with 760 patients applying for registry cards, over 50 dispensaries licensed, and cannabis access expected later this year. Governor Beshear emphasizes the healthcare benefits for patients suffering from chronic conditions

Kentucky Legalizes Medical Cannabis: What to Know

1 Jan, 2025 - Exploring Kentucky's new medical cannabis law, its benefits for patients with chronic conditions, the challenges in rolling out dispensaries, and its implications for neighboring Tennessee. A detailed look at the legal landscape, healthcare impact, and economic potential of the state's highly regulated program.