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'Arkansans Against Legal Marijuana'

State Supreme Court reverses Griffen on marijuana growers, allowing commission's licensing awards to stand

The majority opinion cited separation of powers in its conclusion that Griffen erred, stating that the judicial branch should not take it upon itself to review "the day-to-day actions of the executive branch."
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Hearings set on Leslie Rutledge ballot blockade

Alex Gray, a lawyer in lawsuits attempting to get around Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's blockade of all ballot proposals for 2018, sends word that hearings have been set in two courts on pending suits.
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Federal authorities announce arrest of 10 on drug trafficking charges in North Little Rock

U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland said in a statement that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to combat the distribution of opioids in Arkansas.

As Little Rock City Hall turns: Exploring candidate, easing up on marijuana, Arts Center bonds

City Hall news: Another exploratory campaign committee; a proposal to go easy on marijuana enforcement, and a coming bond issue.
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Pine Bluff native coach shuns Colorado recruit, loses job

One note over the line for Texas Wesleyan baseball coach Mike Jeffcoat, a Pine Bluff native

Rep. House: Sessions' repeal of hands-off policy on legal marijuana is 'inviting a disaster'

An state representative who has worked extensively with Arkansas banks in the search for financial institutions to provide banking for the state's burgeoning medical cannabis industry says that Attorney General Jeff Sessions' announcement that he will rescind Obama-era guidelines that direct the federal government to take a hands-off approach to marijuana in states that have legalized medical and recreational cannabis will spook banks from working with dispensaries and cultivators, potentially forcing cannabis-related businesses to deal solely in cash.
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Governor: Feds shouldn't target medical marijuana but recreational use is fair game

Hutchinson did not directly criticize Sessions' decision, suggesting that it would be appropriate to enforce federal laws against marijuana in states that have sanctioned the recreational (rather than medical) use of the drug.

UPDATE: Sessions rescinds memo that stopped crackdown on legal pot

According to the Associated Press, Attorney General Jeff Sessions will rescind an Obama-era Department of Justice memo that directed federal prosecutors not to go after marijuana convictions in states where it's been legalized.
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Ark. Med Marijuana Assoc. to host symposium; keynote by TV host Montel Williams, who will serve on AMMA board

The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association announced today that they will be hosting a half day symposium on Wednesday, September 20, dealing with the medical cannabis industry and regulatory issues. The keynote address of the symposium will be delivered by TV host and medical marijuana advocate Montel Williams, who has also accepted a position on the AMMA's board.

Resignations submitted by director and two staff lawyers at Alcoholic Beverage Control

Gary "Bud" Roberts turned in his resignation today as director of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, a spokesman for Gov. Asa Hutchinson confirms. Two other ABC attorneys have also submitted letters of resignation.
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Disparate interests of large, small marijuana business hopefuls on display at public rules hearing

The hearing was not acrimonious, but the substance of the public comment illustrated divergent visions for the heavily regulated industry-to-be. Will Arkansas marijuana be dominated by out-of-state marijuana interests?

House OKs bill to subject marijuana smoking to same limitations as tobacco

Although HB 1400 still requires passage in the Senate, its success in the House would seem to put to rest discussion of prohibiting marijuana smoking entirely. Lundstrum's initial bid to entirely forbid marijuana smoking stalled in committee.
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