medicinal marijuana

This past legislative session the General Assembly passed a bill legalizing the sale and use of medicinal cannabis under certain conditions. This landmark legislation represented a turning point in Kentucky politics and called to mind the many efforts of Gatewood Galbraith. The colorful and seemingly perennial candidate was a vocal proponent for full-on legalization. In this installment of WUKY’s award winning history series Saving Stories. Doug Boyd from UK Libraries’ Nunn Center shares audio from a 1990 interview with Galbraith where the well-known defense attorney and cannabis activist lays out his reasoning and offers up his overall positive vision for the future of the state.

Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles announced his support for legalizing medical marijuana Tuesday. WUKY has more on what the agriculture commissioner says is different about his push for the reforms.

The University of Kentucky is home to a new center that will advance research on the medical use of cannabis. The center will conduct research on the health effects of cannabis, including its risks and benefits when used to treat certain medical conditions. Dr. Greg speaks with UK Cannabis Center director Shanna Babalonis.