Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association Names Board Chair
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association names Dr. Regina Thurman of Fayetteville chairman of its board of directors. read more >
Leaders Form Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association
Leaders in the health care, agricultural and legal sectors have formed the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association. read more >
As Marijuana Industry Beckons, Banks Just Say No
On one side is a new industry desperately needing local banking services. On the other side are bankers salivating at potential deposits and fee revenue. Between them is a federal government that outlaws marijuana. read more >
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Medical Marijuana Rollout Sparks Interest Among Arkansas Entrepreneurs
The state began accepting applications Friday from those wishing to grow and sell marijuana for medical use, but when the drug might make into the hands of patients is still anyone’s guess. read more >
Update: State Chamber Behind Bill to Clarify Workplace Terms of Marijuana Law
A bill backed by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce to amend the state's new medical marijuana law was filed Monday by state Rep. Carlton Wing, R-North Little Rock. read more >
Balancing Work Life, the Law and Marijuana as a Medicine
Despite disapproving political leaders, more than 53 percent of Arkansas voters were ready to give qualifying patients a chance to feel better through marijuana. read more >
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Poll Shows Arkansas Voters Split Over Medical Pot Plan
Arkansas voters were narrowly split over a proposal to legalize medical marijuana before the state Supreme Court disqualified a competing measure from next week's ballot, a new poll shows. read more >
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Inside the Legal Challenges to Arkansas’ Medical Marijuana Proposals (Erika Gee Commentary)
Erika Gee takes a closer look at issues identified by three legal challenges to Arkansas' two medical marijuana proposals and what to expect as the court considers them. read more >
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Marijuana Rx May Put Guns Out of Reach
Even if Arkansas voters approve the use of medical marijuana in November, the drug still will be considered an illegal controlled substance by the federal government. And that could cause legal problems for users and sellers of marijuana, according to law professors. read more >
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How Arkansas’ 2 Medical Marijuana Proposals Differ (Erika Gee Commentary)
Examining the similarities — and differences — of the two medical marijuana initiatives voters will face in November. read more >
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3 Groups Submit Petitions for Arkansas Ballot Measures
Groups trying to get casino legalization, medical marijuana and limits on medical lawsuits before Arkansas voters submitted thousands of signatures to election officials on Friday in hopes of qualifying for the November ballot. read more >
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Hundreds Paid to Gather Signatures for Arkansas Initiatives
Hundreds of paid workers have been gathering signatures for initiative campaigns around Arkansas as they try to meet this week's deadline to submit petitions to get their proposals on the November ballot. read more >
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Month-Long Sprint Begins for Petition Signatures (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
Canvassers are in a month-long sprint to gather thousands of signatures for proposed ballot issues. Depending on how things fall, Arkansas voters might have a chance to consider multiple marijuana-related proposals this fall. read more >
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Attorney David Couch Wields Initiatives To Change the Law
David Couch’s law practice is increasingly devoted to voter-initiated acts and constitutional amendments. read more >
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Arkansas Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Campaign Finance Measure
The Arkansas Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit challenging the attorney general's decision to reject the wording of a ballot measure that would impose new campaign finance and ethics restrictions on elected officials. read more >
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Several Ballot Measures Just Need Signatures
Marijuana, alcohol and a new limit on legislative referrals have been certified and may appear on the statewide ballot later this year if enough signature are collected from registered voters. read more >
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David Couch Ready To Deal Attorney General New Marijuana Initiative
David Couch, the Little Rock attorney who got approval to collect signatures for two ballot items concerning alcohol laws, says he’s about to pop the cork on something even bigger. read more >
Group Drops Bid to Repeal Anti-Discrimination Limits in Arkansas
A group dropped its campaign on Thursday to repeal an Arkansas law aimed at prohibiting cities and counties from extending anti-discrimination protections to gays and lesbians. read more >
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Matt Campbell of the Blue Hog Report Keeps on Digging
Matt Campbell, viewing Arkansas politics with the eyes of a liberal outsider trained in the law, has brought down three major public officials in the last two years because, he says, he doesn’t like bullies and he thinks people should play by the rules. read more >
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Bid to Repeal Arkansas Anti-Discrimination Limits Advances
An effort to repeal a new Arkansas law preventing local governments from extending anti-discrimination protections to gays and lesbians moved closer toward appearing on next year's ballot Thursday. read more >
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