Mike Parson

Missouri’s hemp market is experiencing rapid growth, thanks to regulatory gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill. Consumers can now purchase intoxicating hemp products resembling marijuana buds and joints outside state-regulated dispensaries. These products, often sold in CBD shops, coffee houses and...

Missouri regulators have scaled back an initial ban on hemp-derived THC products enacted by Governor Mike Parson (R) on August 1, opting to focus enforcement on those resembling popular candies that could appeal to children. This strategic shift responds to a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Hemp...

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) enacted Executive Order 24-10 on August 1, immediately banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products across the state. This directive, effective as of September 1, targets the burgeoning market of hemp-infused beverages which, until now, were legally...

Despite passing a historic marijuana legalization measure in Missouri last fall, some local business owners in North St. Louis may still miss out on the economic opportunity due to negative repercussions of the War on Drugs, reported Missouri Independent. Missouri is scheduled to hand out 48...

Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Voted Against Cannabis Legalization & Doesn’t Have A Stance On Cannabis Pardons Tudor Dixon said she doesn’t have an opinion on President Joe Biden’s recent cannabis pardons. She made the statement shortly after the ...

The marijuana legalization initiative in Missouri, known as Amendment 3, has been making headlines recently, mostly thanks to its opponents who are campaigning against it. Now, the measure is getting positive attention because of provisions expunging cannabis-related offenses either...

Missouri Cannabis Legalization Initiative Again Under Attack As GOP Lawmakers Introduces Revised Marijuana Bill Just a day after the initiative to legalize cannabis in Missouri was cleared out to appear on the ballot this November, Rep. Ron Hicks (R) introduced a slightly amended version of a bill...

The legalization of recreational use of cannabis will not be a topic when Missouri lawmakers meet at the Capitol next week. Despite a push from a group of fellow legislators and legalization advocates to review the issue during the special session scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, GOP Gov....