cannabis

Medical marijuana offers a means for thousands of Missourians to manage pain and other medical symptoms. But, people interested in those products may have questions about where to even start.

Since Oklahomans passed medical marijuana in 2018, 8,630 growers have opened in the state, serving nearly 10% of the state’s population with medical marijuana licenses. The rapid expansion is stressing rural electric and water infrastructure.

We Are Jaine plans to offer opportunities to connect women with resources that will help them start and grow businesses in the male-dominated industry.

After Missouri legalized medical marijuana in 2018 the industry has remained majority white, but one cannabis brand is changing that.

Fears mount as COVID-19 numbers continue to climb across Missouri, and a local cannabis company is the first Black-owned brand to be sold at a dispensary in the state.

The new industry has generated more than $70 million in less than a year. State officials said that amount is good but falls in line with expectations.

Hemp farmers find it hard to locate processors for their crops, making it hard for the industrial hemp industry to get a footing in the state.

Only specially certified doctors could recommend cannabis, and only to their long-term patients.

A bill that would legalize medicinal cannabis in Kansas would limit the types of problems the drug could be prescribed for. It would also guard against seeking out a doctor simply for a quick prescription.

A city councilmember said Prairie Village is in a “unique and necessary position" to address marijuana decriminalization, with medical marijuana legal in Missouri.

After a quick holiday break, Missouri lawmakers will head back to Jefferson City for the beginning of the 2021 legislative session on Wednesday.

In addition to allowing adults 21 and older to use the drug, Rep. Shamed Dogan, R-Ballwin, said his proposal would be an important step toward criminal justice reform.