After months of anticipation, Kentucky has issued its first medical marijuana cards to qualifying patients in the state, with Gov. Andy Beshear announcing the approval of more than 2,000 cards during a news conference Thursday.

Kentucky handed out its first two medical marijuana cards on Thursday. In addition, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that about 2,200 other cardholders were approved as well.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced the first medical marijuana cardholders of the new program. Beshear said in his Team Kentucky update Thursday afternoon that Ryan Grell, medical director and owner of Kentucky Medical Marijuana Center,