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Congress floats plan to let states opt out of federal hemp THC ban

States could choose to opt out of a federal ban on hemp THC products set to take effect…

News April 17
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Supply woes still hampering Kentucky medical marijuana launch

A bright spot for patients emerged with the announcement of Speakeasy Dispensary’s Jan. 15 grand opening in Hamburg.

News January 7
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Kentucky launches medical marijuana sales as first dispensary opens

Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened nearly a year after the first patients received recommendations.

News December 15
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Epstein files victory creates opportunity for hemp THC supporter

Political victory with the Epstein files raises the profile and the political capital of key hemp THC supporter…

News November 18
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President Trump backs hemp THC ban included in government reopening deal

A budget deal to reopen the government backed by President Trump would ban nearly all of the products…

News November 10
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GOP senator would keep government shut to save hemp THC

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul suggested he'd keep the government closed to avoid a federal hemp THC ban.

News October 30
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Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation begins but sales await

Medical marijuana has been legal in Kentucky throughout the year, and while patients are waiting to purchase it,…

News October 23
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Hemp THC beverage maker first to join major alcohol trade group

A Kentucky-based hemp-derived THC beverage producer has made history as the first to join the Wine & Spirits…

News October 1
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Federal protections for hemp-derived THC safe – for now

Sen. Mitch McConnell on Friday promised that a push to ban hemp-derived THC products isn't over yet.

News August 5
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Governor: Kentucky medical marijuana sales to launch this fall

The first MMJ dispensary in Kentucky was approved to operate this week, Gov. Andy Beshear said.

News August 1
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