So Close Yet So Far Away: Kansas Repels Marijuana Policy Reform As Arkansas Embraces It
While Kansas remains reluctant to change its stance on cannabis, with a recent attempt to remove it from the state's controlled substances law being defeated, Arkansas is moving forward with expanding its medical marijuana program. In Kansas, Rep. Silas Miller's amendment was rejected by House members. However, a majority of Kansans support legalizing recreational cannabis. To push for change, groups like the Kansas Cannabis Coalition and ACLU are advocating for policy reform. In contrast, Arkansas is making strides towards expanding its medical marijuana program with the approval of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024. This proposal aims to broaden the eligibility of healthcare professionals to prescribe cannabis, expand the list of qualifying conditions, and extend the validity of medical marijuana cards. Activists must gather signatures to ensure the measure appears on the ballot.
