When Stephen Baker showed up at a federal prison in central Louisiana, even the staff couldn’t believe he was there. The United States Penitentiary in Pollock typically holds more hardened criminals, not someone serving a sentence for conspiracy to distribute marijuana. The staff even had to double-check that he was in the right place. “Everybody laughed at me. ‘You’re really … [Read more...] about Back on track: Grant helps Arkansas man with cannabis conviction get life restarted
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Woman accused of mailing marijuana
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she tried to ship a package with marijuana out of the state. According to the affidavit, on Nov. 8, an agent received a call about a suspicious package at the Pak Mail on Southwest Drive. The manager told the agent that his employee found marijuana inside a box that was being shipped to Houston, … [Read more...] about Woman accused of mailing marijuana
Arkansas State Police seize over 400 pounds of marijuana from Georgia man in Conway County
This image shows 21 boxes containing individually vacuum-sealed packages of illegal marijuana, totaling 434 pound, seized by the Arkansas State Police in Conway County on May 8, 2024. (Courtesy of the Arkansas State Police) H/T: www.arkansasonline.com You can view the whole article at this link Arkansas State Police seize over 400 pounds of marijuana from Georgia man in Conway … [Read more...] about Arkansas State Police seize over 400 pounds of marijuana from Georgia man in Conway County
Cannabis Connections: Medical Marijuana Businesses That Use Management Firms
At least 13 medical marijuana businesses in Arkansas have contracts with cannabis management companies, according to state records obtained by Arkansas Business through a Freedom of Information Act request. Two companies have deals to manage four dispensaries each. Four dispensaries operating under the Enlightened Dispensary brand work with Pure Health Products LLC, owned by … [Read more...] about Cannabis Connections: Medical Marijuana Businesses That Use Management Firms
Senator files bill to ban Delta-8 and related cannabis products
DELTA 8: Sen. Tyler Dees (R-Siloam Springs) filed a bill this week that would ban Delta-8 and related cannabis products. A bill filed this week by Sen. Tyler Dees (R-Siloam Springs) would ban cannabis products known as Delta-8 and others that have been left essentially unregulated since a federal law legalized them in 2019. Senate Bill 358 was on the agenda today for the Senate … [Read more...] about Senator files bill to ban Delta-8 and related cannabis products
‘You guys got me:’ Police report uncovering 53 pounds of pot in pickup
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police say a traffic stop resulted in officers uncovering more than 53 pounds of pot in a pickup truck and another 34 pounds at the suspect’s home. According to a news release from the Jonesboro Police Department, Officer Corey Obregon and his K9 partner, Vault, stopped the driver, 27-year-old Brentley Dewayne Gipson, on Feb. 9 for illegal window tint … [Read more...] about ‘You guys got me:’ Police report uncovering 53 pounds of pot in pickup
Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November
(NEXSTAR) – The ever-growing list of states where people can legally buy recreational marijuana could get a little longer this fall. Recreational marijuana is already legal in 19 states, and legalization proposals are on the ballot this fall in South Dakota, North Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Maryland. An Oklahoma group succeeded in getting the required signatures necessary … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana on the ballot in these states this November
Five States to Vote on Legal Cannabis: Ballots & Boundaries
News Provided by Bloomberg Government Maybe call it the low-hanging dope principle: It has become tougher for marijuana legalization backers to get their proposals in front of voters, either because the states where cannabis is still illegal have more qualification requirements, unsympathetic public officials, or both. As NORML’s state policy manager Jax James put it: “We’re … [Read more...] about Five States to Vote on Legal Cannabis: Ballots & Boundaries
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I was caught off guard this morning when I walked into the polling center at 630am. I like to beat the rush, get my vote in and continue my day. I have never had to wait to cast my ballot, until this morning. It wasn't a long wait, probably 20 minutes, but it was still a … [Read more...] about Vote for Change!
