Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball is launching an investigation into the state’s medical cannabis licensing process. The move comes after complaints surfaced about the fairness of the lottery system used to award licenses for cultivation, processing, and sale. Big out of state cannabis groups received most of the licenses and are accused of gaming the system. Critics argue that the process wasn’t transparent. Governor Andy Beshear’s administration defends the process as fair, but with over 8,000 Kentuckians now holding medical cannabis cards, scrutiny is growing. Ball says her goal is to ensure public confidence in the system. This is one of several audits her office has initiated into state agencies, underscoring the need for accountability in new and rapidly expanding programs.