Missouri: the new haven for pot smokers in US Midwest March 27, 2023 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments Sisters Juree Burgett and Tanya Knight, both in their 60s, smell various marijuana buds, assessing their options at a trendy dispensary in Missouri. They drove three hours from Kansas -- where recreational cannabis use is still illegal -- to make their… Read More→
New customer-friendly legal recreational cannabis in Missouri cuts into Illinois’ market March 20, 2023 AggregatedNews Illinois, Missouri 0 Comments Illinois had a three-year head start on legalizing recreational marijuana, but in many ways, Missouri has surpassed it after just one month. The two states came to legalization very differently, which makes the laws in each state very different —… Read More→
It’s been one month since Missouri legalized recreational weed. Here’s how it’s going March 6, 2023 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments It’s been one month since Missouri began approving licenses for dispensaries to sell recreational marijuana Feb. 3. In less than 30 days, Missouri’s nearly 200 dispensaries made about $103 million in weed sales – nearly $72 million of that came from recreational sales. According… Read More→
As Missouri marijuana businesses cash in, small Black-owned shops are stuck in limbo February 20, 2023 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments When Missouri allowed the first dispensaries to begin selling marijuana earlier this month, Andrew McDowell was frustrated. Although he was happy for his community to finally have access to recreational weed, his Black-owned smoke shop in Raytown still can’t sell… Read More→
How much tax will you have to pay on legal pot purchases? Missouri is still deciding. February 13, 2023 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments A legal fight over how much tax can be collected on marijuana sales is brewing between county leaders, the pot industry and the state of Missouri. When Missourians voted to legalize recreational marijuana, they also legalized taxing it. Counties want… Read More→
After strong first weekend, Missouri’s recreational marijuana sellers are planning ahead February 9, 2023 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments In the first weekend of recreational cannabis sales in the state, Missourians spent more than $12 million on both recreational and medical products. The strong sales were despite many operators being caught by surprise; the opening of recreational sales came a… Read More→
Recreational marijuana sales will begin on Friday in Missouri February 2, 2023 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services emailed dispensaries across the state Thursday afternoon to announce it will award comprehensive licenses on Friday, the last step before dispensaries can sell adult-use marijuana. "In order to ensure all systems and… Read More→
Missouri marijuana companies can now deduct business expenses on state income taxes January 10, 2023 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments Marijuana companies will be able to deduct business expenses on their state taxes for the first time this year, a Missouri Department of Revenue spokeswoman confirmed to The Independent. Missourians voted to legalize medical marijuana in 2018. But under federal law,… Read More→
Recreational marijuana is legal in Missouri. What’s next? December 19, 2022 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments Missouri’s new marijuana law went into effect this month, making it legal for anyone older than 21 to buy, possess, deliver, use, manufacture and sell marijuana in the state. It also sets the stage for thousands of Missourians to have… Read More→
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Missouri, but medical users still have advantages December 9, 2022 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments Missourians can possess cannabis after a law legalizing recreational marijuana took effect this week. But even though adults can legally use marijuana, dispensary operators say some marijuana users may choose to keep their medical cards, which will allow them to… Read More→
Marijuana legalization in Missouri takes effect Thursday December 8, 2022 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments Marijuana legalization in Missouri takes effect Thursday, capping a 50-year effort to end prohibition and allowing individuals to legally possess 3 ounces or less of marijuana flower. Consumers — defined as individuals 21 and older — may legally possess marijuana… Read More→
Attorneys, law enforcement unsure how recreational marijuana will affect Missouri policing November 14, 2022 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments Missourians will be able to buy recreational marijuana by early February, but both attorneys and police are unsure what the drug’s legalization means for police departments, officers and residents. Attorneys speculated that charges for driving while intoxicated could rise as… Read More→
Kansas City medical marijuana companies prepare to cash in on full legalization November 14, 2022 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments Just days after Missouri approved recreational marijuana, some Kansas City area weed businesses say they are ramping up their facilities and preparing to cash in from increased sales. Others, however, are more relieved than elated. They view legalized marijuana, which… Read More→
Missouri votes to legalize recreational weed for adults with passage of Amendment 3 November 9, 2022 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments Missourians will soon be able to head to their local weed dispensary and buy recreational marijuana gummies, joints and other products, as proponents of Amendment 3 claimed victory late Tuesday night. Voters across the Show-Me State voted to legalize adult… Read More→
How soon recreational marijuana could be ready for purchase if approved by Missouri voters November 7, 2022 AggregatedNews Missouri 0 Comments On Tuesday, November 8, Missouri voters will get to decide if marijuana should be legal for anyone 21 and older. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) doesn’t have a stance on whether Amendment 3 on the November ballot… Read More→