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In this kickoff episode of the new year, the Bluegrass Beat dives into one of the most significant changes within the Commonwealth: the recent legalization of medical cannabis.Joining us are Sam Flynn, Executive Director of the Office of Medical Cannabis, David Gregory, Director of Law Enforcement Outreach, and Ingrid Geiser, Legal Training Instructor at the Department of Criminal Justice Training.Together, they explore the key aspects of the new law, resources available to peace officers, and the critical information every officer needs as this legislation takes effect. Whether you're in law enforcement or simply want to stay informed, this episode is packed with essential insights.Tune in now to stay ahead of the curve!For more information about the Office of Medical Cannabis, click here.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky.Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback.Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.ABOUT OUR GUESTSSAM FLYNN, OFFICE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOROn June 1, 2023, Governor Andy Beshear appointed Sam Flynn to serve as Special Advisor to the Governor and Executive Director for Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program (now Office of Medical Cannabis). Since his appointment, Flynn has overseen the creation, design and implementation of the program.Flynn is the former chief of staff and general counsel to the Education and Labor Cabinet. Flynn's service to the Commonwealth also includes serving as general counsel to the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, as well as deputy general counsel in the Finance and Administration Cabinet. Prior to his current state service, Flynn was appointed assistant attorney general to then-Attorney General Andy Beshear. Flynn has also clerked for United States District Judge Joseph M. Hood and began his legal career in private practice. He graduated from the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.DAVID GREGORY, OFFICE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS DIRECTOR OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OUTREACHOn December 1, 2024, David Gregory was appointed as Director of Law Enforcement Outreach within the Office of Medical Cannabis. Before that, David worked for the Department of Criminal Justice Training as a law enforcement instructor. Prior to coming to DOCJT, David worked for the City of Berea and retired after 27 years of serving in several positions, including city administrator, police chief, police lieutenant, police sergeant and police officer.David graduated from the FBI National Academy, holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from EKU, and holds a bachelor's degree in Police Studies from EKU. He is also a KLEC-certified police Instructor.INGRID GEISER, DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGAL TRAINING ATTORNEYIngrid Geiser has been a Legal Training attorney with the Department of Criminal Justice Training since March 2023. Geiser retired from the Jefferson County Attorney's Office in Louisville, Kentucky, after 20 years of service in several positions, including Backfire prosecutor, Warrant Court Division chief, Special Victims Unit Division chief, Criminal Division director and first assistant. Prior to that, she served as an assistant Commonwealth's attorney in Jefferson County, where she served as a Narcotics Unit prosecutor and a Domestic Violence Unit prosecutor.Geiser is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and the School of Law at the University of Louisville.

THE PETE SANTILLI SHOW Episode #1674 - Friday - November 08, 2019 - 6PM Live Broadcast Link - https://youtu.be/BVo9TiXoAHU    Smoking Gun Evidence Of Kentucky Election Fraud By Democrats - 1674-6P Just weeks before the Kentucky election, 175,000 purged voters were put back on the registration rolls after Democrat challenger Attorney General Andy Beshear sued to have the inactive voters reinstated. A recently released recorded phone call between the Kentucky Board of Elections office and a journalist named Tore shows that Tore and her immigrant husband, who is ineligible to vote, were placed on the Kentucky voter rolls as registered Democrats. The only problem is, Tore and her husband haven’t lived in the state Kentucky for years and both of them have never registered as Democrats. Tore was concerned about her husband’s immigration status and how the apparent election fraud could impact his ability to remain in the United States. E-Militia Article: Smoking-Gun Evidence Of Kentucky Election Fraud By Democrats http://ow.ly/6XSl30pRmGp  GUEST: Carlos Tovar -  Is the Owner of Tactical Ops Brewing Company and California based beer maker who has taken the internet by storm after advertising  a special, limited batch with “EPSTEIN DIDN’T KILL HIMSELF” printed on the bottom of the cans -. Tactical Ops Brewing started printing the special message Wednesday on the blue cans for the Freso-based firm’s Basher Oatmeal Stout. 

This week in Kentucky politics, Attorney General Andy Beshear beat Gov. Matt Bevin at the ballot box, but Bevin still hasn’t conceded the election. Bevin has asked for a second look of the results and has hinted at an official election contest. But even Republicans have started to distance themselves from the governor. We talk about what could happen next.

We’re taking a break from our series on the internet to talk about a topic that is on everyone’s mind: the Kentucky gubernatorial election between Governor Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear. Robert looks at why Governor Bevin lost the election, and the lesson we should all learn about the importance of love above all other virtues.

AG Andy Beshear checked-in one more time before tomorrow’s election…

This week in Kentucky politics, candidates for governor participated in two debates. Now Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear are crisscrossing the state making their final pitches ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. And the Kentucky Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against a Lexington T-shirt maker that refused to make shirts for a gay pride festival. We talk through it all this week on Kentucky Politics Distilled.

This week in Kentucky politics, candidates for governor and attorney general both participated in televised debates. And a new poll shows Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear tied ahead of next month’s election. Jonese Franklin and Ryland Barton talk about it in week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.

Terry Brooks sits down with Gubernatorial Candidate Attorney General Andy Beshear to discuss issues impacting Kentucky kids, such as child safety, youth justice, economic security, and more. Tune in to hear the candidate's ideas for making Kentucky the best place to young. Listen to our podcast episode featuring Governor Matt Bevin.

Bill Bryant sits down with Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear as the race for governor continues.

This week in Kentucky politics, Gov. Matt Bevin signed the so-called pension “relief” bill into law after a short special legislative session. Attorney General Andy Beshear threatened to sue over the session, saying that Bevin had blocked lawmakers from considering other proposals. And Amy McGrath addressed the bumpy launch to her U.S. Senate campaign. WFPL's Jean West talked to Ryland Barton for this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled. Click here to support the work we do. +

This week in Kentucky politics, a very interesting primary election took place. We learned that Gov. Matt Bevin will be facing off against Attorney General Andy Beshear in this year’s race for governor. But the results of the election show that both candidates have some work to do to unite their parties behind them. Jean West talked to Ryland Barton on this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled. 

This week we invited Rep. Cluster Howard of the 91st District to the show!  We talked about how he represents a district that has very different county identities, the impact of personal relationships on legislating, and how Democrats can be more competitive at the federal level in places like Eastern Kentucky. Before speaking with Rep. Howard, we talked about Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer's proposed budget which includes $25.5 million in cuts, the case Attorney General Andy Beshear is making against the Labor Cabinet in his suit involving the subpoenas of teachers protesting in Frankfort, and all the gubernatorial candidates 30-day prior fundraising reports.

We were delighted this week to welcome Rep. Reginald Meeks to the show.  He has spent more than 30 years in public service as a Louisville Alderman and, since 2000, as a Kentucky Representative.  We spoke to him about the most recent legislative session, how the Democratic caucus has changed since 2016, and lots of other topics. Before speaking with him, Jazmin and Robert talked about the argument between Andy Barr and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the announcement that Braidy Industries will partner with a sanctioned Russian firm to build and supply their plant, and a Supreme Court battle between Attorney General Andy Beshear and the Bevin administration about the state school board.  Plus, Quick Hits!

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about teachers protesting in Frankfort, calling for “sick outs” when they are not actually sick, and why he supports the teachers. He also discussed the Governor’s quest to get appeals moved from courts in Frankfort, his desire for a new tone in the capital, and constitutional carry rights.Listen to his call here…

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about A Day of Prayer in the Commonwealth, his quest against opioids, medicinal marijuana and expanded gaming helping to fund pensions, developing jobs in rural areas of Kentucky, and balancing investment in energy sources with affordability. Listen to our conversation here…

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about the successes of the Cyber Crimes Unit and a few tips that can help keep your children safe online. He also discussed another opioid case returning to the Commonwealth courts and his hopes for the upcoming general session. Listen to Andy’s call here…

This week, Jazmin talks to us about Attorney General Andy Beshear and Governor Bevin's general counsel Steve Pitt's arguments before the Supreme Court of Kentucky.  Robert also updates us about Braidy Industries, who is attempting to build an aluminum plant in Ashland with $15 million of Kentucky taxpayer dollars.  And, there are Quick Hits! Robert also attempted to do an interview with Paula Setser-Kissick this week, but he failed miserably at technology.  We hope to reschedule with her soon!

This week in Kentucky politics, Attorney General Andy Beshear announced he’s running for governor, the state auditor released a report finding a “pervasive lack of accountability” in Kentucky’s courts administration, and a bunch of new laws go into effect this weekend.Capitol Reporter Ryland Barton has this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about the current state of the pension, his lawsuit against the Governor, and what he would do as Governor to help the situation (expanded gaming). He also discussed about pushing for term limits, funding education, and expanding the job market in the Commonwealth. He also touched on John Schnatter’s recent racially-charged remarks and returning campaign funds generated by Tom Longmeyer.

This week we’re joined by Kentucky’s attorney general, Andy Beshear. We discuss the judge’s decision in the pension case and where the Attorney General thinks the case will wind up. We look at the work of his office, including how the AG’s office works with the rest of state government. And, we get his thoughts on his relationship with Governor Bevin, and what that might mean for the future. Finally, of course, we ask him whether he is going to run for Governor in 2019, and what might motivate him to do that. It’s Sunday, June 24th, and time to move Kentucky forward. Let’s get started!

This week in Kentucky politics, Kentucky State Troopers shut protesters out of the state Capitol, allowing only two people to enter the building at a time. Attorney General Andy Beshear is suing Walgreens, saying the company helped fuel the opioid epidemic in the state. And a high-powered lobbyist was in federal court as prosecutors try to prove he bribed a former state official to help a client get state contracts. Capitol reporter Ryland Barton has this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.

Attorney General Andy Beshear gives his take on expanded gaming and its place in the Commonwealth. He also talked about the Governor’s recent pension reform efforts and ways to generate funds. The AG also commented on gas prices and their recent spike and election procedures.

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about his suit against the Pension Bill, why it itself is illegal, and why the process to get it passed was illegal as well. He also talked about the new revenue streams needed to properly fund the pension system, what would happen to the Commonwealth’s ability to recruit the best teachers if the pension system is harmed, and more.

Attorney General Andy Beshear discusses the new partnership with CVS to give people a place to drop-off un-used prescription meds, Facebook selling peoples’ information, and the newly proposed pension bill. He even touched on Matt Jones running against Mitch McConnell.

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about school security and how to avoid future school shootings, arming teachers, human trafficking in the Commonwealth, and opioids.

Legislation to create a crime victims' bill of rights becomes the first measure to pass the General Assembly. Attorney General Andy Beshear touts legislation for a substance abuse trust fund. Lawmakers discuss bills regarding medical marijuana, independent pharmacies, abstinence education, and gun safety. And state health officials declare a flu epidemic.

Legislation to create a crime victims' bill of rights becomes the first measure to pass the General Assembly. Attorney General Andy Beshear touts legislation for a substance abuse trust fund. Lawmakers discuss bills regarding medical marijuana, independent pharmacies, abstinence education, and gun safety. And state health officials declare a flu epidemic.

Attorney General Andy Beshear discussed the possible legalization of marijuana/medical marijuana, Jeff Hoover’s “loser pays” movement, Judge Shepherd’s ruling allowing Governor Bevin to reorganize boards, and possible budget cuts hindering his office in the future.

Terry and Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin discuss disagreements with Attorney General Andy Beshear, a look what to expect in the upcoming legislative session in 2018 and the 'doozy' that will be the state budget in the new year.

Attorney General Andy Beshear talked about the presence of resource officers in Jefferson County and other public schools, what needs to be done to lessen the murder rate in the Louisville Metro, the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth, underage criminals receiving anonymity, the sexual harassment demands of government employees made by Governor Bevin, and the Governor’s involvement in the firing of Tom Jurich from the University of Louisville.

Host Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including the announcement of major sanctions against the University of Louisville's basketball program, fallout from a damaging audit into the University of Louisville Foundation, and a dispute between Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear over the restructuring of state education boards. Scheduled guests: John Cheves of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith of WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter of the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Host Bill Bryant and journalists discuss the week's news, including the announcement of major sanctions against the University of Louisville's basketball program, fallout from a damaging audit into the University of Louisville Foundation, and a dispute between Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear over the restructuring of state education boards. Scheduled guests: John Cheves of the Lexington Herald-Leader; Lawrence Smith of WDRB-TV in Louisville; and Deborah Yetter of the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin continues to do things his own way. He's been using executive orders to make changes with far-reaching implications — and getting sued for it. This week, we check in with Kentucky Public Radio's capital bureau chief, Ryland Barton, to get an update on Bevin's latest acts as governor. The one that got the most attention this week was Bevin's announcement that he was disbanding the University of Louisville's board of trustees (and that university president Dr. James Ramsey would step down). Bevin dismissed all the trustees and replaced them with three interim board members of his own choosing. But can he do that? A group of university faculty members (including our own Dr. Kaila Story) say they're worried the shakeup could affect the school's accreditation. Attorney General Andy Beshear is taking Bevin to court over this and other board reorganizations he says violate statutes. Dr. David Owen, chair of the Philosophy Department, joins us this week to talk about faculty concerns. And Lexington's EMW clinic closed this week after Bevin sued the abortion provider, saying they were performing abortions without the correct license. He's also sued Planned Parenthood of Kentucky and Indiana. Reproductive rights activist Molly Shah talks about what the loss of reproductive choices could mean in women's lives.