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Kentucky Now Has Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Every Region Of The State, Governor Announces

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October 16, 2026

[#item_full_content] The governor of Kentucky announced on Friday that medical marijuana dispensaries are now open across all 11 licensing regions of the state following the opening of Sunnyside Dispensary in Floyd County this week. “Kentuckians suffering from PTSD, cancer, terminal illnesses, sickle cell anemia and more deserve a safe, non-addictive option for relief, and medical cannabis Kentucky Now Has Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Every Region Of The State, Governor Announces Read More

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Kentucky Now Has Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Every Region Of The State, Governor Announces

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