Gubernatorial race reactions: Jones responds, Sanders stays silent on Biden cannabis move Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones issued a statement Friday in response to President Joe Biden’s announcement Thursday that he intended to pardon federal simple marijuana offenses. Biden also said his administration will review marijuana’s drug schedule status. In Arkansas, the people rule. As governor, I would do what is right by and for Arkansans…. View Article 4 months ago by Griffin Coop News
Jones responds to Sanders’ opposition to legalization effort Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones issued a statement Tuesday night, responding to his Republican opponent’s remarks earlier this week that she opposes legalizing marijuana for adult use. 4 months ago by Griffin Coop News
Sanders opposes marijuana legalization, accepts nearly $50,000 from industry leaders Arkansas Republican gubernatorial nominee Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that she opposes legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas. Owners of the state’s cultivators and dispensaries have contributed heavily to Sanders who could wield significant power over the regulation of the industry if elected. 4 months ago by Griffin Coop News
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. 4 months ago by Griffin Coop News
Responsible Growth releases first ad, focuses on law enforcement Responsible Growth Arkansas launched its first TV ad this week, pitching its recreational marijuana amendment as a way to support law enforcement. A portion of recreational marijuana sales tax revenues will go to support stipends for certified law enforcement officers. 5 months 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. 6 months 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. 6 months ago by Griffin Coop News
