David Couch
Medical Cannabis: Allies Back a Proposal for Growth
The medical marijuana industry has lined up support from patient advocates who opposed a 2022 recreational vote. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Lawsuits Allege Fraud in Arkansas Cannabis Licensing
Prominent Arkansans have accused their attorney friends of setting them up as figurehead owners of medical marijuana dispensaries, sticking them with massive tax bills and casting new doubts on the integrity of the state’s cannabis licensing system. read more >
by Mark Friedman, Kyle Massey -
Government Transparency Group Releases Proposal to Enshrine Arkansas FOIA
The group, Arkansas Citizens for Transparency, said the proposal would ensure that any further changes to the FOIA would only be approved by voters. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
FOIA Definitely Not Safe (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act is still at risk, so a constitutional amendment is urgent. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
‘An Issue of Right or Wrong’ (Editorial)
A former state legislator and a Little Rock lawyer say they’re partnering on an effort to make the provisions of Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act part of the state Constitution, an endeavor we support. read more >
Lawsuit Leaves Cannabis Industry in Limbo
Cannabis firms in Arkansas await more legal action on laws struck down. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Newport Economic Development Commission Receives $1M, Building in Settlement
The legal dispute started in November 2020 when marijuana cultivator Natural State Wellness received approval to move to Jefferson County. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Snuffed Out: How The Recreational Marijuana Amendment Failed
An “unusual alliance” across the political spectrum and doubts about business details helped doom the legalization attempt, campaign veterans and observers say. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas’ Historic Election (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Arkansas should benefit from having its senior U.S. senator in charge of a key committee. read more >
by Lance Turner -
What’s Next for Cannabis (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Why the recreational cannabis law passed/failed this week, and what’s next. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Harvest Cannabis Dispensary Director Robbin Rahman Responds to Issue 4 Critiques
Rahman responds to last week's mention of attorney David Couch of Little Rock, a campaigner against the current ballot issue to legalize recreational marijuana. read more >
Medical Marijuana Licensing Under Fire
Sworn depositions reveal that the original licensing process was questionable enough to spawn an FBI investigation. read more >
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Cannabis Legalization: Business Pros and Cons
What the vote for recreational marijuana could mean for business, from the size of the market to its sales and tax potential. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Cherokee Bet $35M on Land for Casino
Despite a lingering legal challenge, the Cherokee Nation Businesses has assembled 182 acres from a dozen sellers for its planned Pope County casino. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Recreational Marijuana Will Get a Vote This Fall, but Will It Count?
The measure was granted conditional approval while supporters try to get the Arkansas Supreme Court to restore its rejected ballot title. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Poised to See Recreational Marijuana on the Ballot
Medicinal growers spend millions in bid for a vote on recreational cannabis. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Cannabis Licensing at Issue as Adult-Use Vote Looms
As Arkansans face a possible November vote on legalizing recreational marijuana, the state Supreme Court has cast heavy legal shade over the system that handed out those licenses in the first place. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Recreational Marijuana & Fairness (Editorial)
Smaller, more efficient government is a worthwhile goal, but the government we do have should at least be competent and fair. read more >
Group Aims to Stifle Anti-Casino Campaign in Pope County
The group led by Dustin McDaniel and David Couch says it wants to protect jobs and tourism revenue. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Adult Marijuana Use No Threat to Licensees
A potential vote this year on legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas could cripple sales in the state’s fledgling quarter-billion-dollar-a-year medicinal cannabis industry, but industry players are more than fine with that. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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