Jones lauds Supreme Court decision on marijuana amendment Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones released a statement supporting the state Supreme Court’s decision Thursday that will allow voters to decide the fate of a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. Libertarian nominee Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. signaled his support as well. 1 day ago by Griffin Coop News
UPDATED: Supreme Court rules in favor of marijuana amendment The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the votes should be counted on a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. 2 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Opposition group releases first ad, makes misleading claim from small hospital Safe and Secure Communities, a group opposed to an amendment to legalize recreational marijuana, released its first TV ad this week. The ad says legalization in other states led to negative consequences in addition to making misleading claims about newborns testing positive for marijuana at a small Colorado hospital. 2 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Good Day introduces Game Day Gummies for football season Good Day Farm has introduced Game Day Gummies for football season. The cherry and vanilla gummies contain 10mg of THC and are gluten-free and vegan. 4 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Cherelle Griner, wife of detained basketball star, meets with Biden Cherelle Griner, the Little Rock-born wife of detained American basketball player Brittney Griner, met with President Joe Biden on Friday. Biden pledged to pursue every avenue to return Brittney Griner to the United States. 5 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Responsible Growth reports contributions of $605,000, Cameron donates to second group The industry-backed group trying to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas reported $605,000 in contributions last month and a balance of about half a million dollars. Meanwhile, an opposition group reported a $78,600 donation from business owner Ron Cameron, a day after another group reported a $1 million donation from Cameron. 1 week ago by Griffin Coop News
58% of Arkansas voters support recreational marijuana, poll finds Arkansas voters support legalizing recreational marijuana by a 2-to-1 margin, according a recent poll. The survey of likely voters found that 58% support legalization. 1 week ago by Griffin Coop News
Republican donors give $2 million to oppose marijuana Major Republican donors Ron Cameron and Richard Uihlein have donated $2 million to a group opposing recreational marijuana in Arkansas. Uihlein, a major Republican donor across the country, also funded the failed senate campaign of Jake Bequette and supported North Little Rock’s Will Jones in a race for prosecuting attorney. 1 week ago by Griffin Coop News