Kentucky medical marijuana team led by Gov. Andy Beshear to have town hall
Northern Kentucky University's student union ballroom in Highland Heights will be the site of the next townhall on Thursday
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A medical marijuana advisory team formed by Gov. Andy Beshear will hold a town hall on the issue in northern Kentucky.
The Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee is traveling around the state to gather views on the issue and provide feedback to the governor’s office.
The next town hall is set for Thursday at 5:30 at Northern Kentucky University's student union ballroom in Highland Heights, a statement from the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet said.
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Kentucky is holding a town hall to discuss legalization of medical marijuana. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)
Other meetings are set for Tuesday at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Frankfort and July 25 at Hopkinsville Community College. The first meeting was held on July 6 in Pikeville.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Justice and Public Safety Secretary Kerry Harvey and Public Protection Secretary Ray Perry serve as co-chairs of the 17-member panel. It includes health care professionals, members of law enforcement and advocates for medical marijuana.