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Medical Marijuana Sales Reach New Heights In Southern State, But Future Growth Remains Uncertain: Here's Why
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 1:17pm | 765The people of Arkansans bought $22.5 million worth of medical cannabis products in October, slightly less than in the same month of 2022, reported Green Market Report citing data released on Monday by the state’s Department of Finance and Administration. Either way, Arkansas's medical...
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Cannabis Grower In Arkansas Fined Over Odor, Gov Sununu Legal Weed 'Inevitable,' Hawaii AG's Plan
Friday, November 24, 2023 - 10:03am | 1179Hawaii: Attorney General Presents Plan To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez issued a comprehensive plan to overcome difficulties that have been preventing the legalization of recreational cannabis use, reported Hawaii News Now. Under the current...
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With $211 Million In Medical Marijuana Sales So Far This Year, Arkansas Is On Pace To Set New Record
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 9:00am | 860Arkansas's medical marijuana program is on pace to set a new sales record this year, according to data from the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). In the first nine months of 2023, medical marijuana dispensaries sold $211.3 million in products, which...
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Award-Winning Mary's Medicinals And Dixie Brands Cannabis Coming Soon To Arkansas
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 10:46am | 540Cannabis multi-state house of brands BellRock Brands Inc. (OTCEM: DXBRF) (CSE: BRCK.U) has entered into a licensing agreement with Dark Horse Medicinals, LLC to bring the Mary's Medicinals and Dixie Brands to Arkansas. Why It Matters BellRock's entry into the Arkansas market...
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ATF Concerns Emerge Over Arkansas' Medical Marijuana And Concealed Carry Gun Laws
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 5:58pm | 303Arkansas' recent law permitting medical cannabis patients to obtain concealed carry gun permits has triggered concerns at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF. Arkansas Law vs. Federal Policy Concern over public safety and potential conflicts with...
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Legal Battles In Cannabis: UFCW Wins In Massachusetts, Alleged Misconduct In Arkansas, SEC Suit
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 2:18pm | 500Labor Judge Orders Massachusetts Dispensary To Negotiate With Union Despite Election Loss A federal judge ruled in favor of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) in Massachusetts, ordering cannabis retailer I.N.S.A. Inc. to negotiate with the union despite the UFCW losing an election...
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Federal Judge Puts Hold On Arkansas Delta 8 THC Ban: What's Next In Legal Struggle
Monday, September 11, 2023 - 7:37am | 518Last week, a federal judge stepped in to halt the implementation of an Arkansas law that intended to outlaw the sale of Delta 8 THC and other related products, reported THV11. The enforcement of Act 629, a law passed during the 2023 legislative session and signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders...
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Hemp Businesses Sue Arkansas Over Ban On THC-Infused Products
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 1:56pm | 476A lawsuit filed in Arkansas federal court by a coalition of hemp product marketers in Colorado, Texas and the Bear State is challenging a measure that effectively banned the sale of products infused with THC derived from hemp plants, reported the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The products...
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Arkansas Now Allows Medical Cannabis Users To Own Guns As New Law Takes Effect
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 1:19pm | 521Starting on Tuesday, a recently approved law in Arkansas giving medical cannabis patients the right to have a concealed carry permits for firearms is taking effect, reported Marijuana Moment. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed the bill in April, just days after the state...
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Medical Marijuana Sales in Arkansas, Wholesale Prices In Michigan, Connecticut's Market Soars & More
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 8:29pm | 796As the cannabis industry continues to evolve and face various challenges, the dynamics of sales and pricing remain crucial indicators of market trends and overall consumer demand. Here are some highlights of what's happening in various places across the U.S. Medical Marijuana Sales in...
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Cultivator Vs. Attorney General's Office: Arkansas Medical Marijuana Lawsuit Heats Up
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 4:26pm | 343Southern Roots Cultivation, also known as 2600 Holdings, has filed a motion asking the judge to disqualify the Arkansas Attorney General's Office from defending the Department of Finance and Administration in their ongoing lawsuit. Conflict Of Interest The cultivator claims that the office has...
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Legislative Developments Empower Hemp Farmers, Boost Marijuana Sales And Promote Equity In
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 6:30pm | 533Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Ease Hemp Farming Regulations Bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill to reduce regulations on farmers growing industrial hemp for non-extraction purposes. If passed, farmers would be exempt from background checks and rigorous testing requirements, with an annual visual...
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Billionaire Branson Criticizes Singapore's Decision To Execute Man Over Kilogram Of Pot: This Week In Weed Chronicles
Monday, April 24, 2023 - 11:31am | 832Billionaire Richard Branson openly condemned Singapore’s death penalty several times, recently making a case for Tangaraju Suppiah, who was sentenced to death in 2018 for smuggling more than one kilogram of marijuana. Suppiah is set to be hanged on Wednesday after the Court of Appeal has...
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Medical Marijuana Patients Will Soon Be Able To Own Guns Without Any Issues In This State
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 11:33am | 448The Arkansas Senate passed legislation Friday in a 26-3 vote allowing registered medical marijuana patients to obtain concealed carry licenses, reported Marijuana Moment. The bill is now heading to Gov Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R). The measure, HB1784, sponsored by Rep. Aaron...
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Arkansas Reaps Benefit From Marijuana Taxes, March Brings Slight Increase In Illinois Sales
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 3:21pm | 311Arkansas Reaps Benefits Of Marijuana Tax Revenue, Here's How Much It Collected Since Program Launched Tax dollars continue to roll into Arkansas, with approximately $100 million in medical cannabis tax revenue collected since the program launched in 2019, reported Arkansas Times. The state...