Jason Laine

Strict Zoning Leaves Newport’s Medical Marijuana Hopes in Limbo 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 14, 2025
Despite overwhelming voter support for medical marijuana dispensaries in Newport, Kentucky, state regulations have left the city with virtually nowhere to put them. At a recent city meeting, officials revealed that only four tiny areas in Newport meet the state’s strict 1,000-foot buffer rule from schools and daycares, and even those spots are either already
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Medical Marijuana Faces Zoning Hurdles in Newport, Kentucky 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- April 10, 2025
Efforts to establish medical marijuana dispensaries in Newport, Kentucky, have hit a significant roadblock due to strict state regulations and zoning challenges. Despite voter approval in 2024, the city’s updated zoning map reveals only four small areas where dispensaries could legally operate. These zones are limited by Kentucky’s 1,000-foot rule, which prohibits facilities from being
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Medicinal Cannabis Shows Long-Term Benefits for Chronic Health Conditions 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- April 8, 2025
A groundbreaking study published in PLOS One reveals that medicinal cannabis significantly improves health-related quality of life (HRQL) for patients with chronic conditions over a 12-month period. Conducted by researchers from The University of Sydney, the QUEST initiative tracked 2,353 participants prescribed medicinal cannabis for conditions such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and insomnia. Improvements
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Lawmakers Push to Expand Medical Marijuana Access in Kentucky 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 3, 2025
Kentucky lawmakers are taking steps to broaden access to medical marijuana, following the state’s recent legalization of its use for certain medical conditions. A new bill aims to simplify the process for patients by allowing them to obtain medical cannabis directly from licensed dispensaries without the need for a physician’s certification. Advocates argue this change
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