Cannabis shop robberies, deaths fuel calls for federal banking bill – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

“It makes absolutely no sense that legal businesses are being forced to operate entirely in cash, and it’s dangerous — and sometimes even fatal — for employees behind the register,” Washington Sen. Although 18 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, and 37 allow its medical use, it remains illegal under federal law. Dozens […]

Covid hospitalizations in Northwest Arkansas continue trending downward

In the River Valley, there was one covid-19 patient at Mercy Fort Smith on Friday, according to spokeswoman Mardi Taylor. There were a combined 28 new covid-19 cases in Benton and Washington counties Friday, according to the Northwest Arkansas Council. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom […]

GOP pot bill said to call for lighter regulation – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

This would be a lighter touch than the more rigorous oversight called for in Schumer’s bill, which critics said would make pot akin to pharmaceutical drugs or tobacco by putting the U.S. Cobb, the former chief executive officer of Bluma Wellness, is also a lobbyist in Washington pushing for cannabis reform. The other major difference […]