Two states approve recreational marijuana

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri. Though it soon will become legal for adults to possess and ingest cannabis, it could take a couple... Read More.
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medical marijuana funding drives for legal recreational marijuana

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The call went out from leaders in the medical marijuana industry: Money was needed for a Missouri ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. Their colleagues responded. Marijuana farms, manufacturers and retailers provided millions of dollars that footed a... Read More.

Spokesman talks benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana

In three weeks, Arkansas voters will be asked to approve Amendment 4 to legalize the use of recreational marijuana state-wide. Eddie Armstrong, a spokesman for Responsible Growth Arkansas, the organization promoting the ballot initiative was asked recently how law enforcement agencies feel about the legislation. Appearing... Read More.
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Supreme Court OK’s recreational marijuana proposal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said voters can decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, overturning a state panel’s decision to block the measure from the November ballot. Justices granted a request by Responsible Growth Arkansas, the group behind the... Read More.
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Recreational marijuana supporters ask for court help

Supporters of a recreational marijuana initiative have asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to order election officials to put their measure on the November ballot. Responsible Growth Arkansas asked the court on Thursday to reverse the State Board of Election Commissioners’ rejection of the popular name and... Read More.
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Campaign against Arkansas recreational pot measures launched

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ surgeon general and church groups launched a campaign Thursday against recreational marijuana proposals that advocates hope to get on the ballot four years after voters approved medical marijuana. The campaign is focused on trying to urge people to not... Read More.