Marijuana

Marijuana in a growing facility.

Voters Could Open up Missouri’s Marijuana Market. New Entrants Would Face Challenges.

By Skyler Rossi, Missouri Business Alert | October 14, 2022

Missouri’s marijuana industry could soon open wide if voters approve a proposed amendment on the November ballot. But new entrants would face challenges.

While recent Emerson and Remington polls show a close race, a poll of 670 likely voters conducted in mid-September by SurveyUSA and commissioned by several Missouri television stations found 62% are “certain to vote yes” on Amendment 3.

Scattershot Polling Leaves Both Sides of Missouri Marijuana Campaign Optimistic

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent | October 3, 2022

No clear picture emerges from recent polls on recreational marijuana in Missouri, though the pro-Amendment 3 campaign is facing questions from longtime legalization proponents.

Recreational Marijuana Amendment Sparks Support in Rural Missouri

By Cami Koons | September 28, 2022

Support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Missouri this November isn’t confined to cities. New polling finds support is nearly as strong in rural areas.

man with hat and glasses holds up papers.

Missouri Ponders the Power of the People

By Cami Koons, Cody Boston | September 15, 2022

Missourians are able to directly effect change on the state by the ballot initiative process.

Donte Westmoreland on a balcony overlooking downtown Kansas City.

Marijuana Supporters Spar Over Details Ahead of Missouri Legalization Vote

By Cami Koons, Cody Boston | August 25, 2022

Recreational marijuana is on the November ballot in Missouri. But division among proponents could threaten passage.

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