Kentucky legalizes medical marijuana and sports betting.
TL;DR
Kentucky has passed two historic bills legalizing medical marijuana and sports betting. Medical marijuana patients will have safe access to cannabis products, but the law won't take effect until 2025. Sports betting will be overseen by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and is expected to bring in $23 million per year. The bills had been fought for years, but Governor Andy Beshear signed them into law on Friday.
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