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Kentucky medical cannabis businesses can apply for licenses this summer

Kentucky medical cannabis operators can apply for business licenses as early as July, setting up an MMJ market…

News April 18
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More than half of US hemp flower grown in California

California led the nation in hemp flower acreage and production in 2022, according to an MJBizDaily analysis of…

News March 7
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Kentucky bill would expand medical cannabis qualifying conditions

A Republican lawmaker in Kentucky has introduced a bill to widely expand qualifying conditions for medical cannabis patients…

News March 5
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Marijuana software company Metrc lands Kentucky track-and-trace contract

Florida-based marijuana track-and-trace software company Metrc signed its 25th government contract, this time with the state of Kentucky.

News February 21
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Kentucky lawmaker introduces long-shot marijuana legalization bill

A Kentucky state lawmaker has introduced an adult-use marijuana legalization proposal, but the bill faces long odds to…

News February 2
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Experts share their expectations for marijuana industry in 2024

From the next market to legalize adult-use marijuana to New York’s social equity licensing and low-dose THC, MJBizDaily…

News January 18
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Kentucky eyes new qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, taps Metrc

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling for additional qualifying health conditions for the state's upcoming medical marijuana program,…

News January 5
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MJBizDaily’s most popular cannabis business stories of 2023

MJBizDaily lists its most clicked-on cannabis stories of 2023, including those about a dangerous viroid, delta-8 THC and…

News December 27
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Kentucky gives initial OK to emergency rule for intoxicating hemp products

A key legislative subcommittee in Kentucky approved an emergency rule designed to regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products differently than…

News November 15
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Ohio becomes 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana market

Ohio voters approved legalizing marijuana possession and adult-use sales, unlocking a projected billion-dollar market.

News November 7
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