Recreational Cannabis

Missouri’s emerging marijuana industry surpasses $1 billion in sales

420 Day has sparked conversation about cannabis across the country as more states legalize recreational use.

Strong demand has led to a tighter cannabis supply as growers in the state adjust to meet consumers' needs.

Young people are capable of having serious conversations about cannabis and other substances. Adults usually make it awkward.

Adults in Missouri can now legally use marijuana. Dispensary operators say some with medical marijuana cards may choose to keep them to take advantage of lower taxes and other benefits that customers who use marijuana recreationally don't have.

Voters will decide this fall whether to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri. But critics have concerns about the amendment's expungement provisions, and the fact that it will allow the state to continue capping business licenses.

Municipalities can levy up to 3% on recreational cannabis sales on top of existing sales taxes. Cities around the Metro East are using that new revenue in different ways.

The license lottery comes more than a year after the state was supposed to award new licenses.

The state still has to live up to its promises around racial equity.

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.