Circuit Judge Chip Welch ruled on part of the case last year when he struck down 27 legislative amendments to the state marijuana law.
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UPDATE: Candidates begin filing for judicial races
Judicial candidates could file in September by submitting petitions. Filing opens at 3 p.m. today for candidates filing by paying a filing fee.
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Judge rules Pulaski County Quorum Court seat vacant
Gov. Sarah Sanders will appoint the replacement to fill the rest of Gulley’s term.
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State can’t appeal marijuana ruling, at least not yet, lawyers say
Circuit Judge Chip Welch struck down 27 legislative changes to the state medical marijuana amendment last week. State Attorney General Tim Griffin quickly announced plans to appeal, but two lawyers say the ruling isn’t yet appealable.
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Judge strikes down 27 legislative amendments to medical marijuana law
The ruling has wide-ranging implications, including ditching a ban on pre-rolls, but don’t expect changes until more legal wrangling plays out.
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Check your guns: Circuit Judge cites ‘Gunsmoke’ in rousing case dismissal
In the dismissal of a case over guns in courtrooms, Circuit Judge Chip Welch said even the cowboys checked their guns at Miss Kitty’s Long Branch Saloon on ‘Gunsmoke.’
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UPDATE: Welch, Tellez, Martin announce candidacies for judgeships
Judge Chip Welch, attorney Robert Tellez and Judge Melanie Martin are seeking three separate judgeships in Pulaski County. The elections will be held on March 5, 2024.
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Judge approves settlement in public records case, still no clear explanation why city violated law
“If we constantly let the government entities slide and not provide records because nobody wants to go through the time of actually suing over them to get the records, then the FOIA starts to lose some of its teeth,” Blue Hog Report’s Matt Campbell said after the hearing.
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Judge refuses to dismiss suit over Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s spending on ads, out-of-state lawsuits
The attorney general must defend against claim that she spent public money improperly to advance her political career.
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Dicamba restraining order extended for 10 days
Extended application period put on hold for 10 more days.