Biden news roundup: Cannabis stocks up, 280E implications, poll results and more The news was moving fast and furious yesterday after President Biden announced unprecedented steps toward cannabis decriminalization. We recorded the reactions of industry leaders, advocates, elected officials and opponents yesterday, and the reactions of the state’s gubernatorial nominees today. Here’s a roundup of news with more in-depth analyses of Biden’s announcement: MJBizDaily summarized Biden’s announcement… View Article 8 months ago by Griffin Coop Uncategorized
September tax collections top $2.5 million, nearly $24 million for year Arkansas medical marijuana taxes have brought in nearly $24 million since the start of the year, according to the latest data from the state Department of Finance and Administration. The state received $2.54 million in medical marijuana taxes last month, increasing the 2022 total to $23.98 million, according to the department. Medical marijuana patients pay… View Article 8 months ago by Griffin Coop Uncategorized
Responsible Growth raises $1.25 million in June, cultivators lead the way Responsible Growth Arkansas raised $1.25 million in June, including $350,000 each from three cultivators. The industry-backed group has raised more than $3 million in its effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas. 11 months ago by Griffin Coop Uncategorized
Little Rock dispensary gets new owners A Little Rock dispensary is getting new owners after the state Medical Marijuana Commission approved the ownership change on Thursday. 11 months ago by Griffin Coop Uncategorized
Medical marijuana sales top $22 million in June Medical marijuana patients in Arkansas spent more than $22 million at the state’s 38 dispensaries in June. 11 months ago by Griffin Coop News Uncategorized
Arkansas Cannabiz launches trade publication Arkansas Cannabiz is a trade publication dedicated to covering the Arkansas cannabis industry by focusing on the business of cannabis and the related industries that fuel the state’s booming green economy. The online publication focuses on industry news as well as stories that go beyond the plant to tell the story of the people and… View Article 12 months ago by Griffin Coop Uncategorized
Complaints re the cultivator choices: conflicts of interest, little minority inclusion, etc. Retired Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Olly Neal of Marianna has filed a complaint with the Arkansas Ethics Commission over Medical Marijuana Commissioner Travis Story’s scoring of a cultivation permit application for Osage Creek Cultivation, a Carroll County company owned by Jay and Mary Truelove, who have been Story’s legal clients. Osage Creek was one… View Article 5 years ago by Cannabiz Staff Uncategorized
State picks five winners to cultivate medical marijuana Natural State Medicinals, Bold Team LLC, Natural State Wellness Enterprises, Osage Creek Cultivation and Delta Medical Cannabis Company Inc. were the five companies awarded permits to grow medical cannabis by the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission on Tuesday. (Natural State Wellness filed separate applications for two counties — both of which were awarded in the top… View Article 5 years ago by Cannabiz Staff Uncategorized
