In this week’s podcast, Benji and EIC Austin Bailey update us on the status of the various ballot initiatives seeking Attorney General Tim Griffin's approval, Asa Hutchinson's chances in the Iowa caucuses, and developments in the state Board of Corrections' dispute with the governor.
Among the stories referenced in this episode:
Amendment to expand medical marijuana program filed with AG
https://arktimes.com/news/cannabiz/2024/01/12/amendment-to-expand-medical-marijuana-program-filed-with-ag
Arkansas AG’s ‘so sue me’ attitude worked: FOIA defenders plan to sue
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/12/arkansas-ags-so-sue-me-attitude-worked-foia-defenders-plan-to-sue
With Iowa caucus approaching, Asa Hutchinson barely registers with voters
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/11/with-iowa-caucus-approaching-asa-hutchinson-barely-registers-with-voters
Board of Corrections holds the line, preserves separation of powers
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/11/board-of-corrections-holds-the-line-preserves-separation-of-powers
Update: Board of Corrections fires Sarah Sanders’ hand-picked prison chief
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/10/board-of-corrections-fires-sarah-sanders-hand-picked-prison-chief