Is This The Year Kentucky Will Legalize Medical Marijuana?

Kentucky lawmakers have discussed medical marijuana bills in recent years, but measures have never gained enough momentum to pass the early stages of the state legislature. But two bills introduced this session, Senate Bill 170 and House BIll 136, would legalize the drug for medicinal use, creating exemptions for dispensaries and rules for how physicians could prescribe it. Both measures have bipartisan support, and Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has said he would support such a law depending on “how it’s written.” Host Rick Howlett and guests talked about medical marijuana and whether it has a chance to pass this legislative session. Our guests were: Justin Lewandoski - veteran of the war in Afghanistan and a medical marijuana advocate Dr. James Murphy - Clinical professor at the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine Michael Raus - Founder of Kentucky Bluegrass Cannabis