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Federal judge strikes down Missouri’s medical cannabis residency rule

Federal judge strikes down Missouri’s medical cannabis residency rule

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 29, 2021

A Missouri-based federal judge has eliminated the state’s residency requirement for medical cannabis businesses. This means that the evolving market will now be open to nonresidential cannabis operators,...

Missouri's medical cannabis sales surpassed $16 million in June

Missouri’s medical cannabis sales surpassed $16 million in June

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 19, 2021

In June, almost $16.4 million worth of cannabis was sold at Missouri's licensed dispensaries. The state, which legalized medical cannabis in October 2020, has recorded an annual total of more than $70...

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Two former NBA players collaborate to launch St. Louis cannabusiness

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial November 24, 2020

Larry Hughes, the man who played for eight different teams during his 14-year stint as a National Basketball Association (NBA) player, has teamed up with another fellow former NBA player to shoot hoops...

Missouri's newly-launched medical cannabis market could yield $650 million annually

Missouri’s newly-launched medical cannabis market could yield $650 million annually

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial November 2, 2020

Missouri recently became the 34th U.S. state to launch a medical cannabis market. Since Missouri's medical cannabis program began serving patients, analysts have been bursting with optimism about the financial...

DHSS director says Missouri cannabis dispensaries will launch for business mid-summer

DHSS director says Missouri cannabis dispensaries will launch for business mid-summer

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 11, 2020

The year 2020 was predicted to be a successful one in regards to Missouri's newly-launched medical cannabis industry. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left dispensary owners on tenterhooks...

https://www.thepitchkc.com/qa-on-amendment-two-with-new-approach-missouri-spokesman/

Missouri cannabis advocates are focusing on recreational legislation

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 9, 2020

Residents could have the option to vote on Missouri's recreational cannabis proposal this November. The news comes two years after a medical cannabis initiative was approved by voters in the state.   Local...

https://patch.com/missouri/stlouis/calendar/event/20190911/634823/missouri-cannabis-card-certifications

Interest in medical cannabis use surpasses Missouri estimates

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial December 20, 2019

Data has revealed that more people are interested in Missouri’s medical cannabis program than analysts previously anticipated. As of July 4, 2019, almost 22,000 medical cannabis cards were issued among...

https://patch.com/missouri/stlouis/calendar/event/20190911/634823/missouri-cannabis-card-certifications

Missouri will not deprive cannabis consumers of welfare benefits

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 21, 2019

Following a months-long review by Governor Mike Parson’s Administration, Missourians who claim welfare money will still be entitled to obtain medical cannabis. A statement detailing the Administration's...

Mother of Missouri medical cannabis patient says cost is too high, launches charity

Mother of Missouri medical cannabis patient says cost is too high, launches charity

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 26, 2019

Advocates have long been fighting for the legalization of cannabis in Missouri. Finally, the plant was legalized in November , but the prospective cost could make it near impossible for many patients to...

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Here’s what’s next for Missouri now medical cannabis is legal

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial December 2, 2018

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, medical cannabis legalization in Missouri was enacted through a vote from the public. The measure is titled “Amendment 2” and it passed with an impressive 61 percent...

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