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Incumbent Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman faces Democrat John White and Libertarian Gregory Maxwell in the November election.
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Arkansas is one of five states with recreational marijuana proposals on the November ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment is drawing millions of dollars from opponents and supporters.
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The proposed amendment would allow the legislature to call a special session at any time. Currently, only the governor can call a session and has the authority to set the agenda.
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The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said voters can decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, overturning a state panel’s decision.
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The group Protect AR Rights opposes Issue 2 on the November ballot.
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Polling suggests there is broad support for a proposed constitutional amendment that some groups are fighting to keep off the November ballot. Backers say it could be a boon for the state's economy.
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The Responsible Growth Arkansas ad notes that some tax money from recreational cannabis sales would go toward law enforcement.
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Scott has been in office since 2018. So far, two candidates have filed to challenge him.
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Backers of the proposals can appeal the decisions to the Arkansas Supreme Court.
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Supporters of a recreational marijuana initiative have turned in the required number of valid signatures, election officials said Friday.