Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association still planning justice agenda, details to come The state cannabis industry association plans to pursue a push for legislative changes similar to those announced by President Joe Biden on the federal level, but the details have yet to be worked out, according to the group’s executive director. The Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association announced earlier this month that it was committed to “pursuing… View Article 7 months ago by Griffin Coop News
Former governor opposes marijuana amendment, cites drug cartels and gullible people Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee says legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas will aid drug cartels and that the cannabis industry will “make a buck off of gullible people” in YouTube videos posted to the website of a marijuana opposition group. Huckabee, a former Baptist preacher, speaks directly to the camera about what he says are… View Article 8 months ago by Griffin Coop News
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 8 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. 8 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. 9 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. 9 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. 10 months ago by Griffin Coop News
