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Austin Horn

Kentucky Legislature OKs legalization of medical marijuana on final day of session

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky legislature gave final passage to a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state on Thursday.

In a 66-33 vote, the House sent the bill to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk.

Republican lawmakers expressed concerns this bill would expose children to marijuana and set Kentucky down a path toward recreational use.

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