Medical Marijuana Program Connection

As Kentucky legislature debates medical marijuana, advocates press for more | News

MMP News AuthorMarch 24, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Advocating for medical marijuana isn’t something C.J. Carter takes lightly. As Kentucky’s state director for Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Carter said legalization is his mission. “Cannabis as a whole has the potential to change the future for the state of Kentucky,” he said. “It’s time that ... Read More

Medical marijuana executive orders take effect January 1

MMP News AuthorDecember 31, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order legalizing Medicinal Marijuana will take effect as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. Beshear signed the orders last month. He said the use of marijuana would improve the quality of life for many people. “Like veterans suffering from PTSD ... Read More

Kentucky groups call for Beshear to follow Biden in giving state pardons for marijuana offenses | News

MMP News AuthorOctober 7, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — After President Joe Biden’s announced this week he’d pardoning thousands of Americans convicted federal possession of marijuana, there are calls for Gov. Andy Beshear to pardon Kentuckians convicted of marijuana offenses. In a news release, State Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D), of Louisville, joined with the ACLU ... Read More

Kentucky’s newly created medical marijuana panel holds first meeting Monday | Politics

MMP News AuthorJune 20, 2022

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A newly appointed medical marijuana advisory team formed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is meeting for the first time. Items on the agenda for the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee meeting Monday afternoon include an overview of the panel’s responsibilities and a discussion about when to ... Read More

Kentucky Governor Appoints Marijuana Legalization Advisory Panel

MMP News AuthorJune 15, 2022

Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced the members of the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee, a panel created to help him provide access to medical marijuana for patients with chronic pain and other serious medical conditions. Beshear made the appointments to the advisory committee via an executive order signed ... Read More

Legalizing medical marijuana? Beshear launches new advisory committee | Politics

MMP News AuthorJune 14, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has launched an advisory team that will help him decide whether to take executive action to legalize access to medical marijuana. The committee of 17 is expected to travel the state to get Kentuckians’ viewpoints on medical cannabis and give that feedback ... Read More