Kentucky

8 in 10 Kentucky Voters Approve of Medical Marijuana

8 in 10 Kentucky Voters Approve of Medical Marijuana

According to the 2012 Kentucky Health Issues Poll, 80% of Kentucky residents support the legalization of medical marijuana, where doctors would be able to recommend that patients purchase MMJ...
Rand Paul Speaks Out About Marijuana Laws

Rand Paul Speaks Out About Marijuana Laws

During an interview with Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul spoke about his views on making marijuana laws more lenient. When asked about his advocacy for...
Hemp Bill Receives Unanimous Approval in Kentucky

Hemp Bill Receives Unanimous Approval in Kentucky

Sponsored by Senator Paul Hornback, Kentucky’s hemp regulation bill gained unanimous support from the Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday.  Senate Bill 50 aims to reestablish a set of regulations...
Olive Hill, KY Mayor Arrested for Selling Marijuana

Olive Hill, KY Mayor Arrested for Selling Marijuana

The small town of Olive Hill, Kentucky is in need of a new mayor.  Mayor Danny Sparks tendered his resignation after he was arrested on Wednesday night for allegedly...
Kentucky Working Toward Legalizing Industrial Hemp, Gets Boost From Marijuana Legalization

Kentucky Working Toward Legalizing Industrial Hemp, Gets Boost From Marijuana Legalization

According to Kentucky agriculture secretary James Corner, the recent votes to legalize marijuana in Colorado and Washington are contributing to the progress of legalizing industrial hemp in Kentucky.  Corner...
Kentucky Police Stepping Up Anti-Marijuana Efforts

Kentucky Police Stepping Up Anti-Marijuana Efforts

Kentucky State Troopers are planning to set up their annual marijuana eradication efforts this week.  They will be searching for illegal marijuana grows on the ground and via helicopter....
Kentucky Senator Eyeing Medical Marijuana in 2013

Kentucky Senator Eyeing Medical Marijuana in 2013

Louisville, Kentucky Senator Perry Clark has unveiled legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in the state.  Clark decided to start promoting the legislation early so that he already has...
Overzealous DEA Agents Cause 150lbs of Marijuana to be Ruled Inadmissible

Overzealous DEA Agents Cause 150lbs of Marijuana to be Ruled Inadmissible

In 2011, Robert Dale Lee was stopped by Kentucky State Troopers who knew that the man had a significant amount of marijuana in his car.  The traffic stop led...