recreational marijuana
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 >
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Arkansas Voters Reject Recreational Marijuana, While Maryland and Missouri Vote to Legalize
The initiative in Arkansas drew the criticism of traditional legalization opponents as well as some medical marijuana advocates. read more >
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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 >
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Medical Marijuana Firms Lead Donations to Recreational Cannabis Campaigns
All told, marijuana legalization campaigns have raised about $23 million in five states, including Arkansas. read more >
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Reject These 4 Proposed Amendments (Editorial)
Vote no on Issues 1, 2, 3 and 4, four proposed amendments to the Arkansas Constitution. read more >
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 >
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Fingers Crossed for a Fair Shot (Editorial)
Arkansas’ existing medical marijuana industry is excited about the prospect of legalization, having bankrolled the voter initiative. read more >
Battle on Recreational Cannabis Set for November Vote
The Arkansas Supreme Court issued a ruling late Thursday that cleared the way for counting votes on the measure. read more >
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Good Day Farm Excited for the Possibility of Recreational Marijuana, Says CEO Ryan Herget
In less than two years, the Good Day Farm has grown from a local cannabis company to the largest cannabis company in the South. read more >
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 >
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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 -
Signatures for Recreational Pot, Casino Measures Submitted
Friday was the deadline for groups to turn in the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. read more >
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Industry-Backed Proposal Would Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana
The group behind the ballot question, Responsible Growth Arkansas, is chaired by former Arkansas House Democratic Leader Eddie Armstrong III. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Recreational Cannabis Now Legal in 15 States, D.C.
Four states legalized recreational marijuana on Nov. 3, Election Day: Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota, bringing the tally of states where it’s now legal to 15, as well as the District of Columbia. read more >
Prospect of Full Marijuana Legalization Stirs Passions
Both the supporters and the opponents of legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas say they’re thinking of the children. read more >
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