A marijuana advocacy group in Missouri,Show-Me Cannabis, just released the first commercial in the state, promoting medical cannabis reform. Read article here: High Times
Tag: Missouri
Missouri Governor Commutes Life Sentence for Pot Offender
Jeffrey Mizanskey, a Missouri mansentenced to life in prisonwith no possibility for parole over marijuana possession, learned earlier last week that he would be considered for release in the near future. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced on Friday the comm… Read article here: High Times
Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Taxing Illegal Drugs
While the Missouri legislature can barely loosen their collective sphincter to allow the passing of an ultra-restrictive medical marijuana program, onesnidelylawmaker is working to ensure the state gets its fair share of the illegal drug trade. Read article here: High Times
No Pardon for Missouri Pot Prisoner Serving Life
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declined to pardon high-profile pot prisoner JeffMizanskeywhile freeing nine other nonviolent offenders late last month. Read article here: High Times
Anarchist Initiative to Legalize Marijuana in Missouri
A group of Missouri activists wants to let the “monster” of marijuana out of its cage and allow it to roam freely by legalizing the plant under anarchist philosophies. Last week, Mark Pedersen and Kansas CityNORMLintroduced a proposal aimed at lega… High Times
Strict Missouri Reduces Marijuana Possession Penalties
Provisions in a new Missouri measure reduce the state’s marijuana possession penalties, which are among some of the strictest in the nation. Presently, the possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana is classified as a Class A criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to… High Times
A Facebook Laugh Leads to Pot Bust of Missouri Professor
A Facebook laugh led to a pot cultivation bust of a Missouri college professor last week. Matthew Rouch, 57, who is a professor at Northwest Missouri State University, allegedly posted an alarming message on the wall of a friend that stated, "By October I'll be w… High Times
Pro – Pot Missouri State Rep Busted for Pot Possession
A Missouri state representative in favor of decriminalizing cannabis got a taste of his state’s tough anti-pot laws last weekend. JeremyLaFaver(D-Kansas City) was pulled over by the Missouri Highway Patrol on Sunday for failing to respond to an earlier c… High Times