Arkansas governor’s campaign manager leads abortion amendment opposition group • Arkansas Advocate
Supporters of ballot initiatives on abortion, medical marijuana and education said they’re not concerned about the formation of a new opposition group led by an adviser to Arkansas’ governor. Stronger Arkansas is chaired by Chris Caldwell, a political consultant who served as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ 2022 gubernatorial campaign manager. Caldwell will also lead her […]
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What are possible ballot measures for Arkansas’ 2024 election?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — In the past couple of years, Arkansas has seen changes made to the state’s Freedom of Information Act, abortion rights, education and more. This pushed organizations to create measures for Natural State voters to decide what they want in the November 5 election. In Arkansas, a ballot measure has to be […]
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Kenton Mayor’s group discusses still-changing rules on medical marijuana – in anticipation the new law – NKyTribune
By Patricia ScheyerNKyTribune reporter Kenton County mayors gathered Saturday morning to discuss the latest news in state requirements for medical marijuana. The state has mandated application of the new medical marijuana law in January of 2025 and Planning and Development Services of Kenton County are doing their best to help cities acquire legislation prior to […]
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Tweaked language approved for Arkansas ballot initiative to expand medical marijuana access
This story was updated at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to include information about opposition to the initiative proposal. Arkansas’ cannabis industry and patient advocates can begin collecting signatures to qualify a constitutional amendment for the November ballot that would make medical marijuana more accessible. Attorney General Tim Griffin late Tuesday approved ballot language […]
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Arkansas marijuana group pitches ballot measure for more patient access, triggered adult-use
A marijuana industry group on Friday proposed a constitutional amendment to improve patient access to medical cannabis and legalize the drug for recreational use in Arkansas if it becomes legal under federal law. Arkansans for Patient Access said it was submitting ballot language to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Friday for the Arkansas Medical […]
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Arkansas medical marijuana sales set new record in 2023
Arkansas medical marijuana sales set a new record in 2023 with a 2.53% increase over 2022, and the number of Arkansans with active marijuana patient cards rose 8.4% in 2023, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). The DFA reported posted Tuesday (Jan. 9) shows that medical marijuana sales totaled $283 million […]
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Medical marijuana tax revenues set to help food insecurity in Arkansas
Act 657 will help eliminate lunch debts for public schools across Arkansas, according to Scott Hardin, with the AR Department of Finance and Administration.The new law passed by legislators in the 2023 Legislative Session redirects medical marijuana sales tax revenues to help with food insecurity and health needs.”What that means is elimination of school lunch […]
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Decatur city council prepares for next week’s medical marijuana vote | #citycouncil
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) – Approaching a deadline of its own creation, the Decatur city council is close to a decision on medical marijuana. Council president Jacob Ladner believes he and the other members of city council need to make a decision to avoid the tedious application process. “There’s arguments about revenue it could bring, and […]
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Huntsville City Council approves ordinance to allow medical marijuana dispensaries | #citycouncil
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – On Thursday, Huntsville City Council unanimously approved the ordinance that will finalize a zoning plan and implement any requirements needed for dispensaries to sell medical marijuana. On October 13, Huntsville City Council was given a presentation on a host of reasons by the city external relations officer as to why medical cannabis dispensaries should […]
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Issue 4 is a nail biter
Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios Arkansas’ ballot Issue 4 on legalizing recreational marijuana needs just over 50% of the votes in the midterm election to pass. State of play: A recent poll by Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College indicated that about 53% of Arkansans support legalizing recreational marijuana, while about 32% say it should be […]
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