By Dan Viets, J.D., SMCR Board Chair People who have been convicted of a drug-related felony lose eligibility for food stamps for life under an
John Payne with Show-Me Cannabis Reguation in Missouri talks about the latest poll numbers showing majority support for legalization in the state and the move
Participants Will Include Members of Law Enforcement, Legislators, Progressive, and Conservatives On Saturday, April 13, Show-Me Cannabis will host a statewide conference on cannabis law
By John Payne Our spring conference is less than a week away, and I am extremely excited about it! Barring any speaker cancellations, I have
The story of Missouri police officer Gary Wiegert is a prime example of just how hard people will fight to keep marijuana illegal. For those
By John Payne We still need committee assignments for the decriminalization (HB 512) and medical marijuana (HB 688) bills. However, according to several supporters who
Show-Me Cannabis will be hosting a conference on the hows and whys of reforming cannabis laws in Missouri and nationwide. The event will take place
For over a month now, we have been told that the Speaker of Missouri’s House of Representatives Tim Jones will assign the decriminalization bill (H.B.
By John Payne, Show Me Cannabis Regulation Last Friday, the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch published this editorial that I wrote, arguing that the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s
By John Payne, Show Me Cannabis Regulation On Tuesday, I traveled down to Jefferson City with Gary Wiegert — who, because the Saint Louis Police
By Phillip Smith For the second time, a Missouri federal district court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking Linn State Technical College from drug testing all
Scientific Poll Is Consistent With Other Surveys SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI – 03/25/2013 – On Monday, Show-Me Cannabis Regulation released polling data showing that a majority
Marijuana Prohibition in Missouri Costs $149 Million Annually Marijuana legalization in Missouri will produce $149 million annually in combined savings and revenue for the state
The Missouri legislature is currently considering two important cannabis law reform measures, both introduced by Representative Rory Ellinger. The first, HB 512, is modeled on a
According to the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, Sgt. Gary Wiegert, a 32-year veteran of the St. Louis police force (SLMPD) and former Show-Me Cannabis lobbyist, is
St. Louis police officer Gary Wiegert has served over three decades protecting Missouri’s largest metropolitan area, but now his rights are under attack. Sergeant Wiegert’s experience
By Dan Viets, J.D., SMCR Board Chair A bill which would allow patients who have a doctor’s written certification of a legitimate medical need to
Show-Me Cannabis Regulation Hires Lobbyist with Law Enforcement Experience and Conservative Credentials On Thursday, Show-Me Cannabis Regulation announced that it has contracted with Gary Wiegert
By Dan Viets, J.D., SMCR Board Chair The Spring 2013 Missouri Cannabis Law Reform Conference will take place on Saturday, April 13 at the Crowne
By John Payne Just this evening, I was informed that the cannabis decriminalization proposal in the Missouri House of Representatives is likely to be referred
By Phillip Smith, StopTheDrugWar.Org Members of the Missouri legislature have introduced three different marijuana law reform bills this month — one to decriminalize possession; one
Vote Hemp published a letter from Missouri Representative Billy Long which was a response to one of his constituents that asked him to support the
By Dan Viets, J.D., SMCR Board Chair Last year, the Republican majority in both the Missouri House and Senate adopted important criminal justice reforms, including
By John Payne The legislative week was cut short by the winter weather, so there are no major changes to report on either the decriminalization
