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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How a national pardon for small marijuana crimes affects Arkansas inmates
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A proposal from the nation’s leader is set to have an impact on crime across the country, and Arkansas law enforcement is taking notice. On Thursday, Oct. 6, President Joe Biden took the first major step towards decriminalizing marijuana by pardoning all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. Craighead County Sheriff […]
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Arkansas medical marijuana sales increase to $23.3 million in July
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Medical marijuana patients spent $23.3 million in July at Arkansas’ 38 dispensaries to obtain 4,171 pounds. According to a report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, the Natural Relief Dispensary in Sherwood had the largest month with 392 pounds sold, while The Releaf Center in Bentonville followed with 308 […]
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