When most people think of Missouri, cannabis policy is not the first thing that comes to mind. The state is widely regarded as politically conservative, culturally traditional, and solidly red on the electoral map. Yet quietly, and somewhat unexpectedly, Missouri has become home to one of the more fascinating cannabis
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit earlier this week, which examined the state’s medical marijuana licensing process from 2019. The nearly three-year investigation uncovered substantial deficiencies in how licenses were awarded, leading to over $12.5 million in litigation costs and raising questions about the fairness and transparency of
A legal battle is unfolding in Missouri’s cannabis industry, blurring the lines between federally legal hemp and state-regulated marijuana. As reported by the Missouri Independent, a coalition of licensed marijuana operators has filed lawsuits against nearly 60 smoke shops and retailers across St. Louis and Kansas City. The reasoning behind
In the cannabis industry, timing is everything. A cultivar that is flying off the shelves in Los Angeles today will be in high demand in St. Louis by next week. Consumers are educated, connected, and hungry for the latest trends, driving cultivation facilities to keep their genetic libraries fresh and
Missouri voters made history in 2022 by legalizing adult-use marijuana, but the evolution of cannabis policy in the state is far from over. While the current market has generated significant revenue, it has also faced criticism for high barriers to entry, strict possession limits, and a fractured regulatory landscape that
The promise of Missouri’s cannabis microbusiness program was clear: create genuine opportunities for those most harmed by the war on drugs. State regulators designed the program to be a pathway to ownership and wealth for social equity applicants. Instead, they found that well-connected investors have been using complex contracts to
The Missouri Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision Tuesday that puts an end to the controversial practice of tax stacking on cannabis products. In a 6-1 ruling, the state’s highest court determined that only one level of local government can impose the 3% cannabis sales tax allowed under Missouri’s
The Missouri Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision Tuesday that puts an end to the controversial practice of tax stacking on cannabis products. In a 6-1 ruling, the state’s highest court determined that only one level of local government can impose the 3% cannabis sales tax allowed under Missouri’s
