In Newport, city officials now say they don't have anywhere to put one because of the state's strict regulations. Medical marijuana dispensaries in Kentucky must be at least 1,000 feet away from ...

The 1,000-foot rule Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat in a mostly red state, legalized medical marijuana in 2023 when he signed Senate Bill 47 into law. The program launched Jan. 1 with a ...