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Arkansas Regulators Debate Whether to Expand Number of Licensed Medical Cannabis Cultivators

The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission is up against a July 10 deadline to decide whether to expand the number of growers from six to eight.

Louisiana Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion into Law, New Jersey Assembly Approves Decriminalization Bill: Week in Review

This week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill into law that allows doctors to recommend medical cannabis for any condition.

Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Near $100 Million

The state’s dispensaries have sold more than 7 tons of cannabis products since sales launched in May 2019.

Cannabis Businesses Targeted in Looting and Robberies, Lawmakers in Connecticut and Iowa Approve Medical Cannabis Expansion: Week in Review

This week, dozens of dispensaries across the country were left reeling from thefts and break-ins amid protests denouncing the extrajudicial killing of George Floyd.

Arkansans for Cannabis Reform Turns to Mail-In Petitions to Qualify Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Initiative for 2020 Ballot: Legalization Watch

Executive Director Melissa Fults says the campaign is up against the COVID-19 pandemic, political unrest and recent protests against police brutality in its quest to collect nearly 90,000 signatures by July 3.

Arkansas’ Harvest Cannabis Dispensary Receives Preliminary Injunction in Trademark Dispute

The preliminary injunction bars Natural State Wellness Dispensary and Natural State Enterprises from using the name “Harvest” for their facilities, which are managed by Arizona-based Harvest Health & Recreation.

Campaign to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in Arkansas Renews Efforts to Place Initiative on 2020 Ballot

Arkansas True Grass announced last week that it was refocusing its efforts on the 2022 ballot, but a recent court ruling that allows petitioners to gather signatures remotely has changed the organization’s mind.

NACB Recommends Regional Approach to Cannabis Legalization, Tilray Plans to Close High Park Gardens Facility in Ontario: Week in Review

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses has urged the governors 14 states to adopt a regional legalization strategy as they reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campaign to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in Arkansas Abandons Efforts to Place Initiative on 2020 Ballot

Arkansas True Grass, which is backing a proposed constitutional amendment, will instead focus on qualifying the measure for the state’s 2022 ballot.

Lawmakers Introduce House Bill to Extend Federal Aid to Cannabis Industry, Stay-at-Home Orders Keep 4/20 Sales Down: Week in Review

This week, Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Ed Perlmutter unveiled legislation that would allow cannabis businesses to access federal COVID-19 relief.

Cannabis Industry Grapples with COVID-19 Outbreak, Maine Issues First Adult-Use Licenses: Week in Review

From regulators allowing cannabis delivery and curbside sales to dispensaries being deemed “essential” during shutdowns, the industry is adjusting rapidly.

Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Top $50 Million

The state has 20 operational dispensaries, with 13 more set to open.

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