Today, Governor Beshear signed two cannabis-related executive orders. The first allows patients who have been diagnosed with a qualifying condition to possess up to 8 ounces of medical cannabis legally obtained from dispensaries in states that offer reciprocity. The second order pertains to the regulation the sale of delta-8 products.

In an effort to address racial disparity in drug arrests, the Jefferson County Attorney's Office will no longer prosecute people for possession of a small amount of marijuana when that is the only or primary charge.