Responsible Growth Arkansas
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
State Supreme Court A Step Closer to Decision on Marijuana Proposal
The high court directed Secretary of State John Thurston to make a formal finding on the matter. read more >
by Lance Turner -
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 -
Elections Board Rejects Ballot Titles for Recreational Cannabis, Anti-Casino Measure
Supporters of the marijuana proposal say they will appeal to the state Supreme Court. 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 -
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 >
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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 >
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 -
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 >
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Recreational Marijuana Consulting Pays for Little Rock Firms
Responsible Growth Arkansas, a group promoting recreational marijuana legalization, has spent $45,000 split between a couple of Little Rock lobbying and consulting firms. read more >
Cannabis Cultivators Want Recreational Use on Ballot
Five Arkansas marijuana cultivators have put up $350,000 each to fund a ballot question committee about legalizing recreational use of their product. read more >