Can voters use medical marijuana cards as ID? It seems so Arkansas law requires photo identification for casting a ballot but doesn’t describe exactly which state-issued IDs are acceptable. It seems medical marijuana cards might pass the test. 16 hours ago by Griffin Coop News
Little Rock dispensary gets new name, three marijuana businesses get new owners Little Rock’s Curaleaf dispensary will become the fourth Greenlight dispensary in the state after the state Medical Marijuana Commission learned of the change Thursday. The commission also approved ownership changes at Good Day Farm cultivation and at two dispensaries. 1 day ago by Griffin Coop News
Supreme Court places marijuana amendment on ballot provisionally; UPDATE: Responsible Growth comments The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that an amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas should be placed on the ballot provisionally and the court will use and determine later whether votes on the measure should be counted. 1 day ago by Griffin Coop News
Little Rock dispensary to become fourth Greenlight location A Little Rock dispensary is planning to become the fourth Greenlight dispensary location in the state, according to the agenda and documents for a state board meeting Thursday. Greenlight already has locations in Monticello, Helena-West Helena and West Memphis. 3 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist criticizes state board’s marijuana decision Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett used his column Sunday to criticize the decision of a state board not to certify the ballot title of an amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. The columnist’s position contrasts with a Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editorial last month that blasted marijuana use and attempts to legalize it. 3 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Medical marijuana sales surpass $23 million in July, $1 million more than June sales Medical marijuana patients in Arkansas spent more than $23 million at the state’s 38 dispensaries last month. That’s an increase of more than $1 million over the $22 million patients spent in June. 4 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Democrat Jones supports marijuana amendment, would push for criminal justice reforms Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones supports legalizing recreational marijuana and, if elected, would push the state legislature to pass criminal justice reforms for people with some marijuana-related convictions. 4 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Recreational marijuana backers sue after being blocked from the ballot Responsible Growth Arkansas has filed a lawsuit over Board of Election Commissioners’ refusal to certify the ballot title for the group’s amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas. 4 days ago by Griffin Coop News
Hutchinson urges police association to oppose recreational marijuana amendment Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson urged an association of police officers to oppose a proposed recreational marijuana amendment even though it directs a portion of tax revenue to a stipend for law enforcement officers. 1 week ago by Griffin Coop News
Democrat Jones reaffirms support for recreational marijuana, Libertarian supports as well Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones reaffirmed his support for putting a recreational marijuana amendment on the November ballot. Republican nominee Sarah Huckabee Sanders has not taken a position on the issue. 1 week ago by Griffin Coop News