There are still a variety of states that have harsh restrictions against cannabis, more so than others who have legalized for example. One of those is Kentucky.
Previous surveys have shown that there is widespread support, some 59% or more for the move to legalize marijuana in Kentucky. This is slightly above the national average as well, it shows that overwhelmingly people in the area are ready for this change.
But even when there are medical cannabis markets set up there can be strict rules surrounding the market still that prevent many patients from being able to get the product they need. Finding doctors who will work with them can also be difficult.
There are multiple reasons to seek to reverse this wrongdoing that has been inflicted over the years. There is a lot of economic potential that could come with that decision being made. Farmers could get another option for crop growing, new jobs could come into the market, and most of all it would give people more access to a product that they want and need.
A legal cannabis market would bring in millions to the state and thousands of jobs as well, depending on how big it gets. There is demand there and people who need the product shouldn't be forced with having to travel long distances and risk their freedom in order to obtain it. There is a better standard of living that reps could be looking to foster for the people they claim to represent the best interests of.
Still, legal markets don't come in without their own shortcomings.
There have been issues in the past in different states that have sought to establish their own rule changes, and the rigid restrictions surrounding entry to the market don't make it favorable and friendly to just anyone who might be interested in capitalizing on the cannabis demand.
Sources:
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/kentucky-house-passes-medical-marijuana-legalization-bill/
