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Arkansas

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 […]

City Council

Ashland City Council bans cannabis-related commercial business | #citycouncil

ASHLAND — Ashland City Council unanimously passed a ban on marijuana dispensaries and other related commercial operations within city limits on Tuesday, despite a divided voter base. The ordinance comes a couple months following Ohio’s passage of Issue 2, a statute that allows adults 21 and over to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces […]

Mayor

CT voters head to polls Tuesday for big-city mayors, small-towns

From large cities to small, rural towns, voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide largely local issues in the off-year elections. Voters will choose the mayors of Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury and other communities as all 169 municipalities will pick their leaders. One of the most contentious races is in Bridgeport, where […]

Arkansas

A detailed look at all four Arkansas ballot initiatives

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — There are four individual initiatives on the Arkansas statewide ballot next week, and the Public Policy Center at the University of Arkansas has released a 2022 Voter Guide that outlines each measure in detail, but also presents them clearly enough to be easily understood. Here is a look at each of […]

Mayor

St Louis City Mayor steps back on Amendment 3

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – A major supporter of legalizing recreational marijuana in Missouri is taking a step back. St Louis City mayor Tishaura Jones said she supports the legalization of marijuana, but not the amendment as written on the November ballot. The mayor released a statement on Tuesday that said, “This amendment, despite having […]

Arkansas

Biden’s pot pardons could boost states’ legalization drives

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — There are few surprises expected on Election Day in solidly Republican Arkansas, where Donald Trump’s former press secretary is heavily favored in the race for governor and other GOP candidates are considered locks. But one big exception is the campaign to make Arkansas the first state in the South to […]

Arkansas

Responsible Growth Arkansas tours state in support of recreational marijuana

ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — One group is touring Arkansas to support Issue 4. The ballot measure would legalize recreational marijuana. Responsible Growth Arkansas petitioned for recreational marijuana to be included on the ballot, saying Issue 4 would support the state in four ways. The group was at The Source Cannabis in Bentonville to discuss the […]

Arkansas

Arkansas recreational marijuana measure approved for November ballot

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (WMC) – Arkansas is one step closer to getting a recreational marijuana program after a written decision by the state Supreme Court said it will allow the ballot measure to be placed on the upcoming November ballot. This comes after a back-and-forth dispute all summer between the state government and the group […]

Arkansas

Recreational marijuana measure OK’d for Arkansas ballot

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said voters can decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, overturning a state panel’s decision to block the measure from the November ballot. Justices granted a request by Responsible Growth Arkansas, the group behind the proposal, to certify the measure for the November ballot. “The people […]

Arkansas

Arkansas Secretary of State files paperwork calling recreational marijuana issue insufficient

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston says the proposed ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas is “insufficient.”The Arkansas Supreme Court gave the secretary until 4 p.m. Wednesday to show proof of his decision.He sent it in just before 5 p.m. Tuesday night. A spokesman for his office believes the declaration is more of […]