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Bills that would legalize medical cannabis have stalled in Kentucky for years, but this might be the session that the policy finally passes into law.

A bill legalizing medical cannabis has been assigned to a committee in the Kentucky Senate. Advocates say it marks a small step forward after years of stalling.

A bill legalizing medical cannabis has been assigned to a committee in the Kentucky Senate. Advocates say it marks a small step forward after years of stalling.

According to a memorandum, Louisville officers can also still use the presence of marijuana as probable cause to search a person or property.

Despite Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order regarding medical cannabis, Louisville Metro Police say it's still a chargeable offense.

Gov. Andy Beshear has presented his recent medical cannabis executive order as an imperfect stopgap in the absence of actual legislation.

Cannabis legislation has been hard to pass in Kentucky, which remains one of just 13 states with a total prohibition on marijuana on the books. This year, lawmakers have filed eight bills related to cannabis legalization or decriminalization.

We’re getting a better understanding of some law enforcement guidelines and policies, as it relates to marijuana and possession in Kentucky.

A Kentucky state representative announced on Monday the pre-filing of legislation that would remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of cannabis, and also offer voters a chance to pr