Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently-passed medical marijuana; looks to 2024

Tuesday, April 11 by Derek Aaron

We conclude our post legislative session wrap-up today with Rep. Josh Branscum. First, he talked with WJRS NEWS about his opposition to the medical marijuana bill… Rep. Branscum said the coming months would still see […]

KY Legislature passes sports betting, medical marijuana bills

Friday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature passed two bills yesterday in the final day of the session dealing with sports gambling and medical marijuana. The sports betting bill will allow people to bet on events using a computer, phone […]

Medical marijuana advances in Frankfort

Wednesday, March 15 by Derek Aaron

Medical marijuana legislation pushes forward in Frankfort. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

What does the recent medical marijuana executive order actually mean?

Friday, February 10 by Derek Aaron

As the General Assembly’s short session continues, it is expected that medical marijuana will be taken up by state legislators at some point. State Rep. Nima Kulkarni, a Democrat who represents a portion of Jefferson […]

Beshear issues executive orders regarding medical marijuana

Wednesday, November 16 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear issued two executive orders in regard to medical marijuana on Tuesday. One order will allow Kentuckians to possess up to eight ounces of marijuana if purchased legally in a state that allows […]

RCH board makes over 50 medical staff reappointments

Thursday, September 29 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said this week’s meeting of the hospital’s board of directors was an important one for the local healthcare facility’s medical staff. Thompson spoke to WJRS NEWS about what the […]

LWC partners with Cumberland Family Medical for telehealth services

Friday, August 19 by Derek Aaron

Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia has partnered with Cumberland Family Medical Centers to provide primary care and mental health services to students, faculty and staff. The LWC community will now have access to primary healthcare […]

Beshear looking at executive options for medical marijuana

Friday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky General Assembly declined to take action on the issue of medical marijuana during the last legislative session, but Gov. Andy Beshear is looking at the possibility of taking executive action on the issue. […]

Medical cannabis, gambling among topics discussed by legislators

Monday, March 21 by Derek Aaron

As the final days of the 2022 General Assembly continue to tick away, several somewhat controversial topics were discussed by legislators last week. Keith West has more from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

New federal law targets surprise medical bills

Friday, February 4 by Derek Aaron

Kentuckians who receive surprise medical bills now have protection against those bills. Through the federal No Surprises Act, excessive out-of-pocket costs are restricted, and emergency services are covered without any prior authorization, regardless of whether […]

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Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently-passed medical marijuana; looks to 2024

KY Legislature passes sports betting, medical marijuana bills

Medical marijuana advances in Frankfort

What does the recent medical marijuana executive order actually mean?

Beshear issues executive orders regarding medical marijuana

RCH board makes over 50 medical staff reappointments

LWC partners with Cumberland Family Medical for telehealth services

Beshear looking at executive options for medical marijuana

Medical cannabis, gambling among topics discussed by legislators

New federal law targets surprise medical bills

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