Back in September of last year, White Squirrel Brewery reopened their doors to the public, and now they’re collaborating with Kentucky NORML to bring “420 Music Fest” to Bowling Green.

Kentucky legislators have introduced a bill to legalize and regulate cannabis for adults over 21, as well allow people to expunge cannabis-related misdemeanors from their records for free. House Bill 420 has gradually picked up sponsors since it was put before the state legislature on January 30, but under a GOP supermajority it is unlikely to be signed into law.

Recent legislative developments have raised concerns among advocates for patient access to medical cannabis. House Bill 829, introduced by Rep. Jason Nemes, has ignited a crucial debate within Kentucky's cannabis community. This blog post delves into the implications of this proposed legislation and underscores the importance of preserving patient access to medical cannabis.

In a landscape where cannabis reform is gaining momentum across the nation, the lack of substantive action from our elected representatives is becoming increasingly frustrating for advocates and citizens alike. Despite the introduction of several bills aimed at advancing cannabis reform, the apparent reluctance to address these crucial issues head-on leaves us questioning the commitment of our elected officials to the will of the people.

Signs have popped up across Louisville advertising medical marijuana 'cards,' with a phone number listed.

WHAS11 tracked the number to the Kentucky Cannabis Clinic, based in Missouri. It's opened up shop in the Highlands of Louisville, but we found no doctors are actually working in-person at the storefront location listed online.

Kentucky's medical cannabis program is on the brink of a significant expansion, with a new bill introduced in the state's House of Representatives seeking to broaden the qualifying conditions. The potential inclusion of various health conditions reflects a pivotal step towards making medical cannabis more accessible to a broader spectrum of individuals. In this blog post, we'll delve into the proposed conditions, their potential impact, and the progress Kentucky is making in the realm of medical cannabis.

In a significant legislative development, Kentucky is currently grappling with the impending Senate Bill 32 (SB 32), which aims to criminalize individuals operating a vehicle with trace levels of THC in their blood, even if they are no longer impaired. This proposal, if passed into law, would set an arbitrary and unscientific THC blood limit of 5 ng/mL, raising concerns among experts and advocates alike.

Governor Andy Beshear made marijuana legal medicinally in Kentucky last year, and now a bill is being proposed that would decriminalize it in the Commonwealth. Area officials are at odds following House Bill 72′s proposed decriminalization of marijuana possession, cultivation, and trafficking, as long as the quantity falls under parameters for “personal use.”

In the ongoing pursuit of workplace safety, legislators are considering measures to address potential impairment due to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a component of cannabis. It's essential to delve into the proposed legislation, which aims to establish guidelines for THC testing in the context of workplace injuries, occupational diseases, or fatalities.