The City of Wilder has amended its employee handbook to prohibit health and safety workers from consuming medical cannabis while employed, citing state law and the need to maintain a drug-free workplace.
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Medical cannabis dispensaries in three NKY cities receive licenses
Governor Andy Beshear announced the selection of 36 medical cannabis dispensaries in Kentucky, with Northern Kentucky businesses in Erlanger, Florence, and Alexandria among the winners.
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Independence approves zoning for medical cannabis businesses
Independence has approved zoning for medical cannabis businesses, allowing them to operate in suburban industrial zones and dispensaries to operate in various commercial zones, effective January 1, 2025.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Kenton County Board of Education approved a $1.5 million contract for eight new school buses, Boone County Planning Commission approved a zoning change for cannabis businesses, and Southgate City Council voted to join Southbank Partners to expand their outlook on regional development.
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Boone, Kenton, Campbell counties miss out on medical cannabis license lottery
Kentucky’s first medical cannabis license lottery did not include any licenses for Boone, Kenton, or Campbell Counties, but 16 cultivator licenses and 10 processor licenses were issued in other counties.
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Erlanger allows medical cannabis
The Erlanger City Council voted to allow medical cannabis businesses to operate in the city starting in 2025, establishing zoning regulations for the different kinds of medical cannabis businesses allowed under state law.
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Fort Wright won’t adopt zoning plan without a change in cannabis regulations
Fort Wright City Council is considering imposing conditions on potential medical cannabis businesses before it votes to institute a model zoning ordinance from the county’s planning administration, Z21.
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Medical cannabis in Newport? Commission mulls possibilites, faces opposition
Newport Commissioners Julie Smith-Morrow, Mike Radwanski and mayor Tom Guidugli Jr. expressed interest in allowing medical cannabis operations in the city, while Commissioner Ken Rechtin intends to vote no, and multiple residents spoke at the meeting asking the city to vote no.
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Alexandria will put medical cannabis on the ballot
The Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to send medical cannabis to the ballot for residents to decide, citing its benefits for people with certain medical issues.
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Preliminary Independence medical cannabis zoning clears planning commission
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved a preliminary zoning plan for medical cannabis businesses in Independence. The city has moved the issue to the ballot, but this move allows the city to have zoning in place in case the ballot measure succeeds in November.