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Some Ky. communities opt-out of Kentucky’s medical cannabis program
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – In March 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47, which legalizes medical cannabis in Kentucky starting January 1, 2025.
In April, he set up regulations to establish processes and procedures for medical cannabis businesses and registered cardholders.
The governor’s office says the intent of the program is to provide safe and affordable access to medical cannabis.
“I fully expect there to be a whole lot more come out because there’s been a lot of interest in this emerging market from within and from out,” said Matthew Bratcher, executive director of Kentucky NORML.
Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis says they have received 196 total applications as of August 21, including 138 dispensaries, 26 tier I cultivators and 17 processors.
Bratcher said there could be even more applicants before the August 31 deadline.
Maps that details which counties and cities have currently opted in/out of the program, along with which counties and cities will have a ballot resolution this Nov. on the topic, can be found on the Team Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis website.
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Kentucky basketball will get the final visit for one of their top 2025 targets
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One player that Coach Mark Pope really wants to land in the 2025 class is four-star Braylon Mullins. The 6’5 two-guard is getting closer to a decision, and the Wildcats are in a really good spot.
After Malachi Moreno committed on Friday, he said, “I’m gonna make sure he puts this (Kentucky shirt) on.” So the Wildcat’s only current commit, along with the coaching staff, will do everything possible to make sure Mullins picks Kentucky.
Mullins is ranked as the 26th-best player in the 2025 class according to On3’s composite rankings, but he will be a five-star when it is all said and done.
The sharpshooter has set up a handful of official visits to schools like Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, and Tennessee, but the Wildcats will be getting the ever-so-important final visit.
Mullins will be in Lexington for a visit on the weekend of October 25th, and he has said he would like to make his college decision between this day and the 26th of November.
Getting the final visit for a recruit is always a good thing because it means the recency bias is on your side. Coach Pope will have that going for him as he tries to finish the job and land the elite 2025 recruit.
Kentucky has a really good shot to land Mullins, and it looks like Kentucky commit Moreno will do everything in his power to make sure he teams up with Mullins in college.
This is a name for Big Blue Nation to monitor as Mullins gets closer and closer to making his college decision.
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Kentucky Lottery Kentucky 5, Cash Ball winning numbers for August 21, 2024
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Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Wednesday, August 21, 2024 winning numbers for each game
Kentucky 5
06-18-20-30-36
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Cash Ball
03-07-24-33, Cash Ball: 22
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Lucky For Life
09-16-26-42-45, Lucky Ball: 11
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Pick 3
Evening: 6-8-7
Midday: 6-5-0
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Pick 4
Evening: 0-5-1-6
Midday: 2-8-6-8
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Powerball
27-31-33-38-67, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 2
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Dream.org traveling across the commonwealth, pushing for social change
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington got a visit from the local chapter of the national organization Dream.org, which is meeting with communities around the commonwealth.
The organization strives for social change, from creating new economic opportunities in overlooked communities to reducing socioeconomic challenges.
John Bowman, Kentucky’s campaign coordinator with Dream.org, has a history of working in mental health services and substance abuse. Years after recovering from addiction, he said he advocates for others to find their way.
According to the 2023 statewide Drug Overdose Fatality Report, there were more than 1,900 deaths in 2023, putting the average age-adjusted rate for those deaths at 45.9.
It’s one reason the organization is touring the state for a second year.
“I lived in a very diverse community growing up,” Bowman said. “Now, I live in a not-so-diverse community, but the issues are the same.”
The conversation at the Lexington Lyric Theater highlighted achievable solutions with those who do the work. Medical staff, recovery groups, representatives for Kentucky businesses and others shared info. Each person who spoke was either directly affected or worked with someone facing addiction, incarceration, injustices or homelessness.
Leaders said there are issues affecting nearly each one of Kentucky’s 120 counties and sharing experiences is a step toward solutions.
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