Andy Beshear

As the week unfolded, the political landscape was anything but quiet. From Donald Trump‘s ambitious deportation pledge to Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s successful bid to slash Pete Buttigieg‘s salary. Meanwhile, Elon Musk voiced concerns over censorship, Andy Beshear clinched re-...

In a closely-watched gubernatorial race, Andy Beshear has secured a second term as Kentucky’s governor. His victory is a significant win for Democrats in the state. What Happened: Governor Andy Beshear achieved a notable victory in Kentucky’s gubernatorial election, marking another term...

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) signed a measure to legalize medical cannabis on Friday, reported local media, making it the 38th state in the nation to enable access to medical marijuana for patients with debilitating conditions. “This is a truly historic day here in the...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Miami (April 11-12) bringing together top CEOs, investors, leaders, advocates and politicians, let's scroll through the latest regulatory changes in the space. New Hampshire Moves Closer To Marijuana Legalization After House Floor Vote...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a measure regulating hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products on Thursday. House Bill 544 from state Rep. Rebecca Raymer (R-Morgantown) advanced through both state legislative chambers earlier this month. The measure makes it illegal for those under 21 to purchase Delta-8...

Kentucky lawmakers advanced a bill regulating hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products, sending it to Gov. Andy Beshear for final action, reported Kentucky Health News. House Bill 544 from state Rep. Rebecca Raymer (R-Morgantown) was sent to the state Senate for consideration earlier this month after...

A GOP-led measure to legalize medical cannabis in Kentucky advanced through a state Senate committee on Tuesday morning and is now heading to the floor, reported Marijuana Moment. The Senate Licensing & Occupations Committee members approved Senate Bill 47 from Sen. Stephen West (R) in an...

Retailers Will Ask For ID When Selling Cannabis In Thailand Cannabis was decriminalized in Thailand in 2022, making it the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. Since then, the country's government has been issuing ad hoc regulations as a way to set up a regulatory framework for the sector...

U.S. Virgin Islands Send Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill To Governor Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) have approved a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis, sending it to Governor Albert Bryan (D). Eleven senators voted in favor of the veto-proof measure with one vote...

Kentuckians will soon be allowed to legally possess up to eight ounces of medical cannabis if it’s purchased in another state.  According to one of the two executive orders signed by Kentucky governor Andy Beshear on Tuesday, residents of the Bluegrass State can also use small...

This Gov. Wants To Pardon State Marijuana Possession Convictions Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is seeking a review of the number of residents of the Bluegrass State who have marijuana possession convictions, following President Joe Biden's request that governors follow suit and issue pardons...

With midterms approaching, cannabis seems to be an ace up the collective sleeve of a growing number of Democratic politicians. Wisconsin Gov.Tony Evers recently greenlighted a special legislative session for October 4 during which lawmakers are expected to approve a...

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear is considering taking executive action to allow patients dealing with chronic pain as well as veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to access medical marijuana. That is if the general assembly doesn’t advance the legislation. Beshear reminded his Twitter...

Delaware Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Patients To Own Guns Heads To Senate Floor Delaware lawmakers are poised to weigh in on a bill that would allow patients registered in the state’s medical marijuana program to possess the firearm, reported Milford LIVE. House Bill 276, sponsored by Rep...

Cannabis advocates and stakeholders in Kentucky did not get a happy ending when the legislative session ended leaving the state among the 13 states where marijuana remains completely illegal. However, the sentiment around marijuana legalization in the Bluegrass State might be...