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A map showing the Arkansas counties that voted in favor legalizing recreational marijuana in the 2022 midterm elections.
Agriculture & Poultry / Tourism

Snuffed Out: How The Recreational Marijuana Amendment FailedLock Icon

An “unusual alliance” across the political spectrum and doubts about business details helped doom the legalization attempt, campaign veterans and observers say. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Health Care / Legal

High Court Stays Marijuana Cultivator’s License Revocation

The Arkansas Supreme Court has promised a quick review of an appeal by grower Storm Nolan in the case. read more >
Storm Nolan, principal owner of River Valley Relief Cultivation in Fort Smith.
Agriculture & Poultry / Health Care / Legal

State Moves to Revoke Fort Smith Cultivator’s Marijuana License

The licensing reversal favored 2600 Holdings of Little Rock, doing business as Southern Roots Cultivation, which had sued claiming it should have rightfully won the license. read more >
Dan Roda, CEO of Abaca, saw a “huge disconnect” in the banking industry when he realized that cannabis companies were having problems opening accounts. Five years later, Abaca handles banking for 90% of Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry.
Banking & Finance

Abaca Expands Services to California

Cannabis banking firm Abaca of North Little Rock announced it has expanded services to California through a partnership with Pacific Valley Bank of Salinas. The partnership offers a single point […] read more >
The Arkansas Supreme Court building in Little Rock.
Agriculture & Poultry / Government & Politics / Legal

Justices Deliver a Scolding to Cannabis Commission

The state Supreme Court's dissent cites past shortcomings the commission has exhibited. read more >
Dan Roda, co-founder and CEO of Abaca in North Little Rock.
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Abaca Lands $1.35M InvestmentLock Icon

The company will use the money to “keep fueling our national expansion,” said CEO Dan Roda. read more >
Dan Roda, co-founder and CEO of Abaca in North Little Rock.
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

Cannabis Banking Firm Abaca Surpasses $2B in Commerce

Growth has come at a blazing pace for the company. read more >