FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday provided an update on establishing medical cannabis businesses in Kentucky, in issue that both Pendleton County and the City of Falmouth will put to voters this fall.
Beshear also gave updates on economic development; funding to improve communities; opportunities to donate blood; progress on high-ground communities in Eastern Kentucky; and funding awards to support communities recovering from flooding and tornadoes.
The governor also named 19-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star.
MEDICAL CANNABIS
Beshear announced significant steps toward ensuring Kentuckians with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible.
The Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program began accepting applications for cannabis business licenses July 1. The application period closed Aug. 31.
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