The Department of Justice has proposed moving cannabis to a less restrictive drug category. It would still remain federally illegal.
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Downtown Little Rock master plan calls for special tax district, focus on river
The downtown master plan proposes using a tax increment finance district to fund some big ideas downtown, but the proposal is likely to be controversial. The city board is expected to consider the plan this summer. Residents can offer comments until June 6.
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Smoking guns: ATF, state at odds over firearms, cannabis
State and federal laws clash on whether medical marijuana users can have concealed carry permits.
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North Little Rock officer, suspect shot after burglary call
The officer’s injuries were not life-threatening, and the suspect’s condition is unknown.
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Leaving Las Vegas: Fallen Nevada political star becomes LR deputy city attorney
Lynette Boggs-Perez was a rising political star in Las Vegas before a video from a private investigator and an “infamous pink bathrobe” became her undoing. Now, she’s Little Rock’s chief deputy city attorney and a candidate for city manager.
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After another suspected prison suicide, corrections secretary acknowledges problem
Corrections Secretary Lindsay Wallace said Arkansas prison suicides are rising across the country, including in Arkansas. She wants to reverse that trend.
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Embattled Little Rock doctor transfers marijuana business ownership to wife
Dr. Alonzo Williams, who was an owner of White Hall cultivator Natural State Medicinals, faces allegations of Medicaid fraud and sexual misconduct.
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Jim Walton gives $500K to defend Arkansas school vouchers from ballot measure
Arkansans for Students and Educators, a ballot question committee with connections to Gov. Sanders, was formed in April to oppose the Educational Rights Amendment. It’s attracted some big donors.
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Baby drop-off box, promoted by anti-abortion crusader, debuts at LR fire station
Monica Kelsey founded Safe Haven Baby Boxes and has placed them in 16 states.
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Former Bryant teacher sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for sex with student
Heather Hare, 33, of Conway, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful sexual activity.