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
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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
How Steep Hill Arkansas tests medical cannabis
Steep Hill uses a series of high-tech machines and procedures to test the prepared samples, including gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, which uses high-energy plasma to ionize a sample to look for contamination. The test results reveal a long list of useful information about each sample, including … [Read more...] about How Steep Hill Arkansas tests medical cannabis
In The News – Smoked The Vote!
Smoked the Vote! Last night was the highly anticipated conclusion to the election, and there was much on the line. There was obviously the question of who would be our next president, but other important legislation had to be voted on! Would we be able to break down the long held stigmas and legalize our favorite plant? … [Read more...] about In The News – Smoked The Vote!
Vote for Change!
Ensure your voice is heard and cast your vote!!! Good Morning!!! Today is a momentous day in history. 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!