Medical Marijuana Taxes to Fund Free Student Breakfasts in Arkansas
Medical Marijuana Taxes to Fund Free Student Breakfasts in Arkansas
6 Feb, 2025 – Arkansas lawmakers have approved SB 59, a bill that would use medical marijuana tax revenue to fund free student breakfasts. Supported by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the bill addresses food insecurity by ensuring all students have access to morning meals, regardless of income. Read more about the debate surrounding cannabis tax-funded social programs
Arkansas State Police Seize 2,872 Pounds of Illegal Marijuana on I-40
03 Feb 2025 – Arkansas State Police seized 2,872 pounds of illegal marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Crawford County. The driver, a Washington resident, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking
Arkansas Dispensary Scandal: 8 Former Employees Arrested for Medical Marijuana Fraud
7 October 2024 - Arkansas authorities arrested eight former Greenlight Dispensary employees in Helena for medical marijuana fraud. The investigation uncovered misuse of patient allotments and unauthorized sales.
APA Submits Over 39,000 Signatures for Arkansas Cannabis Expansion
30 Aug, 2024 - Arkansans for Patient Access submitted 39,000 signatures to place a medical marijuana expansion amendment on the November ballot. The proposal seeks to improve patient access, expand certifier roles, and lower costs, despite legal hurdles from state officials.
First-Ever Arkansas Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Revocation
2 May 2024 - Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control has revoked the license of Green Springs Medical in Hot Springs, citing repeated violations such as selling expired cannabis products. The dispensary, which serves 26,000 patients, will remain operational during the appeal.