Kentucky

University of Kentucky Cannabis Center Launches Seminar Series on Cutting-Edge Cannabinoid Science Ahead of Medical Cannabis Legalization. Medical cannabis becomes legal in Kentucky on July 1, 2024, after the passage of legislation this year by the General Assembly, so The University of Kentucky

New restrictions on the use of legal marijuana alternatives took effect in Kentucky this week, five months after lawmakers approved the legislation. The new law regulates what is in delta-8 cartridges, gummies, and cigarettes. The regulations are a result of House Bill 544, which spells out how

Bowling Green had history mark its place on Tuesday after the city’s first hemp dispensary open its doors. The co-owners of One Love Hemp Dispensary, Lauren and Matthew Bratcher, have been advocates of adult-use cannabis, as they, and numerous studies, have found it can help with a multitude of

LEXINGTON - The hemp industry in Kentucky was said to be the replacement for tobacco, but it failed to meet expectations. The industry is struggling, and candidates for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner agree that it is not in good shape. “I hope that there is a way that we can make this a very

A Louisville-based CBD company has expanded its retail footprint in a big way. Cornbread Hemp recently inked a deal with Fresh Thyme Market, a natural health food retailer headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, making its products available in 70 locations throughout the Midwest. That includes

State Representative DJ Johnson and Owensboro Police Department Lt. Col JD Winkler were among panellists for a medical cannabis forum held Wednesday night at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Johnson said it took state lawmakers this long to pass a medical marijuana measure because they had to get 138

Kentucky’s political leaders are rapidly moving to expand access to medical marijuana to those who have debilitating health conditions, like chronic pain, epilepsy and more. In a matter of months, the governor has rolled out an executive order and lawmakers in the General Assembly have also passed a

“Today is an incredible victory for Kentucky,” said Matthew Bratcher, Executive Director of Kentucky NORML. “For years, Kentuckians have been calling for medical cannabis legalization, and with this passage they will soon have the freedom to safely access regulated, therapeutic products right here

FRANKFORT - Medical marijuana passed through the House 66-33 Thursday, giving it final passage. It now heads to the governor's desk, who is an avid supporter, and has said he will sign it into law on Friday. Senate Bill 47, medical marijuana, made its greatest strides this year, passing the Senate

Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 544 to regulate hemp-derived products like delta-8 THC. Up until now, intoxicating hemp-derived products were freely available in Kentucky under the 2018 Farm Bill, but that will soon change. On March 23, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed a bill to

LOUISVILLE - Medical marijuana is one step away from becoming legal in Kentucky. Stores like 502 Hemp have been at the forefront and advocating for medical marijuana legalization. "Thrilled, absolutely thrilled," Dee Dee Taylor said. "Now, we just need to get it passed in the house." Senate Bill 47

The Kentucky state Senate gave its bipartisan approval to a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The Kentucky Senate on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana after years of work by lawmakers and activists. The Senate approved the measure, Senate Bill 47, by a bipartisan vote of 26-11