Rebecca Rivas

A federal rule change in April could end up saving cannabis companies millions of dollars, but businesses that sell medical and recreational marijuana face unanswered questions about which expenses they can deduct.

A state study found no need for more marijuana licenses, but researchers lacked the ownership data needed to fully assess competition.

Republican Scott Fitzpatrick emphasizes that the auditor's role is to independently assess the state's finances and root out fraud and waste. Democrat Quentin Wilson wants auditors to take a more proactive approach towards saving money and improving how government performs.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has sent letters to about 1,000 registered voters notifying them that they’ve been flagged as potentially being noncitizens. The U.S. Supreme Court last week allowed the continued use of the SAVE database.

The case looks at the grading process of marijuana facility licenses in 2019, which the state auditor found earlier this year to have erratic scoring and poor documentation.

Juicy J’s cherry limeade infused pre-rolls failed testing for Aspergillus, a mold that can pose health risks at high levels or for people with weakened immune systems.

Hemp companies in Missouri and across the country are rethinking their business plans in anticipation of the federal ban.

The DEA temporarily labeled two potent kratom-related opioids as Schedule I controlled substances. Many of those products are made by Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman.

Missouri's ban on hemp-derived THC drinks starts Nov. 12. But, if Congress gives final approval to a short-term funding bill and the president signs it, the beverages could stay on shelves longer.

High Profile Cannabis dispensary workers in Columbia last week unanimously ratified what union officials say is Missouri's first collective bargaining contract for cannabis workers, securing higher pay and paid vacation time.