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Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell Wants to Fix Farm Bill’s Hemp Legalization ‘Glitches’

Confronting law enforcement in the U.S., McConnell wants to address problems in the bill he helped pass.

April 10, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Democrat Adam Edelen Calls for Decriminalizing Recreational Marijuana

The gubernatorial hopeful is offering a plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use.

April 9, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging State's Medical Marijuana Ban

The three-panel appeals court unanimously agreed that the decision to legalize medical marijuana is something that must be decided by the legislature.

March 11, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Lawmakers Vote to Pass Medical Marijuana Bill Out of the House Committee

The House Judiciary Committee has voted to approve House Bill 136 to legalize medical marijuana.

March 7, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Marijuana Bill Introduced in the Kentucky Senate

The bill, similar to HB136, would provide legal access to medicinal marijuana for those suffering from diseases like seizures, cancer and multiple sclerosis.

February 13, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Cannabis Company, Bluegrass Hemp Oil Announce 'Shauna's Law,' SB 83

The new bill was filed to protect public employees of drug-free work environments and the utilization of hemp products.

February 11, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

2019 State Cannabis Legislation: The Bills to Watch

From New Hampshire to New Mexico, state lawmakers are introducing bills to decriminalize and legalize marijuana.

February 1, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Court Recognizes Free Speech for Cannabis Producer, Connecticut Lawmakers Introduce Adult-Use Legalization Bill: Week in Review

In a ruling in favor of New Mexico’s Ultra Health, a federal judge recognized the First Amendment protections guaranteed to medical cannabis producers.

January 25, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Lawmaker Introduces Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Sen. Jimmy Higdon sponsored Senate Bill 82, which would make the penalty for possessing marijuana for personal use only a pre-payable, non-criminal fine.

January 22, 2019

Kentucky

Kentucky Lawmakers Announce Details on Medical Marijuana Bill

House Bill 136 will look to make medical marijuana available for up to 60,000 Kentuckians.

January 10, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Lawmakers Warn More Research Needed Before Legalizing Medical Marijuana

During a meeting of the Interim Health, Welfare and Family Services Committee, some legislators warned that more research is needed.

December 13, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

2018 Farm Bill Includes Industrial Hemp Legalization

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell inserted his industrial hemp provisions into the broad Farm Bill.

June 12, 2018