Culture
Weed is now America’s most commonly used drug, and the reason why may be worse than you think(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Cannabis-related hospitalizations are climbing as more young Americans appear to be embracing it to cope with how they perceive the state of the world. Read More
Culture
Although 95% lower than Biden era, illegal entries, apprehension up in May(The Center Square) – Illegal entries and apprehensions were slightly up in May compared to April but remain at historic lows and 95% lower than they were under the… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court clears way for habitual marijuana users to own guns(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that marijuana users have a constitutional right to own firearms. The United States v. Hemani case was… Read More
Politics
Marijuana, abortion, noncitizen voting on ballots in 2026(The Center Square) – Alongside a battle for control of Congress, voters in states across the country will take up ballot initiatives to decide key issues. Citizenship requirements for… Read More
Government
Nearly 40 attorneys general ask feds to close gas station weed loopholeA bipartisan group of 39 attorneys general is urging Congress to close what they call a dangerous hemp loophole allowing intoxicating THC products to be sold nationwide – often… Read More
Government
Watch: Protests ensue as ICE raids California marijuana farmsFederal agents raided two California marijuana farms Thursday and were met by protesters. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained at least one person and released tear gas… Read More
Culture
Illegal marijuana growers in US tied to CCP front group(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A group of men charged with running an illegal marijuana farm in rural Maine have extensive ties to a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) organ… Read More
Marijuana
Biden plans to reschedule cannabis, easing restrictions(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s administration plans to ease federal restrictions on cannabis by reclassifying the drug for the first time in half a century. The Biden… Read More
Springfield, Taxes
Springfield to vote on 3% marijuana sales tax, joining Missouri’s large cities(The Center Square) – The third-largest city in Missouri will ask voters on Tuesday to approve a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana. The question on imposing the… Read More
Marijuana
Lucas’ summary for all Missouri politicians: ‘Thank y’all for the weed tax money’(The Center Square) – Democratic Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas provided a succinct summary for most of Missouri’s elected leaders after Tuesday’s elections. “Thank y’all for the weed… Read More
Marijuana, Missouri
Missouri county, municipal ballots filled with recreational marijuana tax measures(The Center Square) – Dozens of counties and municipalities were holding elections Tuesday on whether to impose a local sales tax on recreational marijuana in addition to the 6%… Read More
2022 election
Experts: Missouri roadways will become more dangerous and deadly if voters legalize recreational marijuana in the Nov. 8 electionMore people will die and be injured on Missouri roads and highways if voters approve recreational marijuana in the Nov. 8 election on Tuesday, experts say and statistics… Read More
2022 election
The politics and perils of pot: Even supporters of legal marijuana urge a ‘No’ vote on Missouri Amendment 3Even supporters of legal marijuana are part of a broad coalition opposing Missouri’s Amendment 3, a Nov. 8 vote on legalizing recreational pot. They warn the amendment… Read More
2022 election
‘The next healthcare catastrophe’: Medical experts warn Missourians to reject recreational marijuana Nov. 8Would you have voted in favor of having the COVID-19 pandemic? Of course not, but doctors say Missouri voters may bring on the next big public health crisis if… Read More
State Government
Missouri marijuana legalization fight enters new arena with court challengeRecreational marijuana has one more major hurdle to clear before landing on Missouri’s November ballot: a lawsuit challenging the vote’s legality. The lawsuit, filed by substance abuse prevention… Read More
Politics
Two out-of-state campaigns that spent millions expected to fall short on signatures to get initiative petitions on the ballotJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Two campaigns that dumped millions of dollars into Missouri to get recreational marijuana and ranked-choice voting (RCV) on the November ballot will come up short… Read More
2022 election
‘It’s going to be devastating’: Former user, experts, warn Missouri voters against legalizing high-potency marijuanaWhen Missouri voters likely vote on legalizing recreational marijuana later this year, will they know about its unprecedented strength and its growing ties to psychotic episodes, violence and… Read More
2022 election
Buyer beware: As Missouri voters weigh recreational marijuana, its link to psychosis, violence and even mass shootings sounds alarmsMedical and legal experts see a growing and unmistakable link between high-potency marijuana and violence – including the explosion in mass shootings.Studies are showing it, and doctors, a… Read More
State Government
Marijuana legalization campaign submits signatures for Missouri ballot initiativeA marijuana legalization campaign submitted signatures for a Missouri ballot initiative on Sunday. Legal Missouri 2022, the PAC supporting the initiative, stated that it submitted more than 385,000 petition… Read More
State Government
Signature deadline for Missouri ballot initiatives is May 8The deadline to file signatures for citizen-initiated measures in Missouri is May 8 at 5 p.m. Campaigns could file signatures for at least two ballot initiatives – one to… Read More
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