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Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug.The order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and... Read More.

Man Charged With Marijuana Possession Near Church Held on $5,000 Bond

Wednesday, January 7 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a man accused of being in possession of marijuana while living in a house near a church. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Nicholas Bondon,... Read More.

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Trump signs executive order easing marijuana restrictions by reclassifying drug

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Currently, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug, the most restrictive federal category that includes heroin and LSD.Under this change, it moves to a Schedule... Read More.

National Speaker Laura Stack to Hold Assemblies on Dangers of High-Potency Marijuana in Drew, Bradley Counties

Tuesday, December 2 by Luke Matheson

Nationally known speaker and youth marijuana prevention advocate Laura Stack will visit Drew and Bradley counties next week to speak with parents, caregivers and community leaders about the dangers of high-potency marijuana products and their impact on adolescent mental health. Stack, the founder and CEO... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Faces $25,000 Cash Only Bond for Drug and Firearm Charges

Monday, December 1 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of possessing nearly two ounces of suspected marijuana and a loaded AR-style pistol. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Medical marijuana sales expected to set new record

Thursday, September 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansans have been on a roll with their medical marijuana purchases, spending a whopping $193 million from January 1 to August 31, 2025. This marks an increase of over $10 million compared to the same period last year, when sales reached $182.5 million. According... Read More.

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ASP confiscated over 15,000 lbs of illegal marijuana and $3.3 million in cash in 2024

Monday, February 17 by Luke Matheson

Once again, Arkansas State Police (ASP) saw a significant increase in illegal drug seizures during traffic stops compared to the previous year, due in large part to ASP’s Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP), which specializes in drug interdiction. Illegal marijuana seizures increased by approximately 50%, with... Read More.

Court says marijuana amendment votes won’t be counted

Monday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday blocked votes from being counted for a ballot initiative that would have expanded medical marijuana in the state, ruling that the proposal’s language was misleading. In a 4-3 decision, justices ruled that the measure did... Read More.

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Medical marijuana expansion ruled off November ballot

Tuesday, October 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won’t qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday. Arkansans for Patient Access, the group behind the measure, said it planned to... Read More.

Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won’t qualify for the ballot

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won’t qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday. Arkansans for Patient Access, the group behind the measure, said... Read More.

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Ballot initiatives on legalizing marijuana, repealing casino license being checked

Sunday, July 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of proposals to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program and repeal a casino license turned in thousands of signatures on Friday to try and get their measures before voters in the November election. Organizers of the initiative campaigns, along with... Read More.

Arkansas State Troopers seize nearly 200 pounds of illegal marijuana

Thursday, February 15 by Luke Matheson

Three recent traffic stops by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) netted almost 200 pounds of illegal marijuana on Arkansas interstates. On Thursday, February 8, at approximately 9:15 a.m., ASP stopped a vehicle in Little Rock at the 65th Street exit on Interstate 30 East for... Read More.

Stories tagged with: marijuana

Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug

Man Charged With Marijuana Possession Near Church Held on $5,000 Bond

Trump signs executive order easing marijuana restrictions by reclassifying drug

National Speaker Laura Stack to Hold Assemblies on Dangers of High-Potency Marijuana in Drew, Bradley Counties

Pine Bluff Man Faces $25,000 Cash Only Bond for Drug and Firearm Charges

Medical marijuana sales expected to set new record

ASP confiscated over 15,000 lbs of illegal marijuana and $3.3 million in cash in 2024

Court says marijuana amendment votes won’t be counted

Medical marijuana expansion ruled off November ballot

Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won’t qualify for the ballot

Ballot initiatives on legalizing marijuana, repealing casino license being checked

Arkansas State Troopers seize nearly 200 pounds of illegal marijuana

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