The governor of Kentucky says he’s “not satisfied” with the time it’s taken to launch the state’s medical marijuana program, but he anticipates that the pace of patient access will “pick up significantly” in 2026—and that progress includes the new approval of the first cannabis processor business for operations.
Gov. Andy Beshear (D) gave an update on the medical marijuana system during a briefing on Thursday, saying that the processor’s approval means “multiple products” will become “available in the coming weeks for eligible Kentuckians.”
Also this month, the governor said he expects two additional dispensaries will open their doors “once additional product becomes available.”
The state’s first medical cannabis dispensary launched last month, and Beshear said he expects another dispensary to open this month.
“Our priorities are ensuring Kentuckians suffering from serious medical conditions like cancer, PTSD or multiple sclerosis can have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible,” he said.
“We have the cultivators. We now have a processor. And we have dispensaries. This should greatly speed up product coming to dispensaries around the state,” Beshear said. “And I know it feels like it’s taken a long time, but the rules were very specific about how
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