Kentucky and Mayfield officials broke ground Wednesday on a State38 LLC facility, one of seven labs in the state set to test medical cannabis for safety before distribution.
Gov. Andy Beshear, who was in attendance and signed a bill to legalize medical cannabis starting Jan. 1 this year, said the city of Mayfield will play a key role in the New Kentucky Home, which is intended to be a modernized platform for industry.
After the December 2021 tornado, Beshear said his administration has remained committed in revitalizing Mayfield through housing, business and economic development. He said the new State38 LLC Medical Cannabis Safety Compliance Facility continues to fulfill that promise.
Beshear specifically mentioned how the state has allocated roughly $60 million in business expansions for Mayfield during his tenure, which will create more than 800 jobs statewide. With State38 investing over $1 million in the facility as well, he said other businesses will be motivated to establish in Mayfield, echoing the resilience of the community.
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