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Missouri's Department of Social Services “knowingly and purposefully” subverted the state’s open records law to gain the upper hand in litigation, Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem ruled Monday. missouriindependent.com/2024/09/25/mis… The Independent || bsky @missouriindependent.com

Missouri began issuing food benefits for children that were designed to cover the summer months just last week. 9,500 kids have been issued benefits so far, out of ~490,000. State officials said their goal is to finish distribution by end of this year. missouriindependent.com/briefs/missour…

False names used in testimony to Missouri House committee studying immigrant crime #moleg #mogov via Rudi Keller missouriindependent.com/2024/10/03/fal…

Missouri lawmakers will convene a special committee to study the consequences of nuclear weapons production in the St. Louis area and recommend legislation for next year, House Speaker Dean Plocher announced Thursday. #moleg #mogov via Allison Kite missouriindependent.com/2024/10/03/new…

While a large part of Gov. Mike Parson’s ban on intoxicating hemp products may be on pause, plans are underway to kick it back up next summer, according to a preliminary budget request by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. #moleg #mogov missouriindependent.com/2024/10/03/cos…

Right now, the state is focusing on THC products that children could mistake for regular food or candy — not banning all intoxicating hemp products like Delta-8 beverages sold at bars or liquor stores. That could change next summer w/ DHSS budget request. missouriindependent.com/2024/10/03/cos…

The court debate Tuesday over how Missouri marijuana products get taxed statewide sounded similar to a grammar class on conjunctions and comma placement. #moleg #mogov via Rebecca Rivas missouriindependent.com/2024/10/08/mis…

The $30,000 donation is drawing concern from critics of the proposed amendment — and even lawmakers in support — who question whether the pension board is using taxpayer dollars to support a political campaign. #moleg #mogov via Rudi Keller missouriindependent.com/2024/10/09/mis…

Missouri regulators deny certification for majority of social-equity cannabis license winners Of 24 dispensary licenses selected in June, The Independent has identified 14 likely connected to groups the state has cracked down on #moleg via Rebecca Rivas missouriindependent.com/2024/10/11/mis…

Josh Hawley draws rebuke over use of private jets for Missouri Senate campaign The first-term Republican’s campaign spent more than $132,000 on chartered flights between mid-December and June #mosen #moleg via Jason Hancock | @jasonhancock.bsky.social missouriindependent.com/2024/10/14/jos…

A majority of revoked microbusiness licenses are connected to groups/individuals who flooded the lottery by recruiting people to submit applications and offering contracts that limited their profit & control of the business. #moleg #mogov via Rebecca Rivas missouriindependent.com/2024/10/29/can…

Division of Cannabis Regulation Director Amy Moore said her team shares the concern about predatory practices, and that’s why the division previously issued warnings to applicants. via The Independent || bsky @missouriindependent.com Rebecca Rivas newsfromthestates.com/article/cannab…

The nonprofit was used by Mayor Quinton Lucas’ predecessor primarily to bring speakers to KC to talk about economic development. Lucas and his former chief of staff use it for Chiefs tickets, hotel stays, flights & dinners. #moleg #mogov via Allison Kite missouriindependent.com/2024/12/05/kan…

“We’re what the microbusiness program was essentially meant to help. We are the Black and Brown. The War on Drugs certainly hit our ethnicity the most. We’re family run & we’re native Missourians. We’re just trying to bring organic cannabis to Missouri.” missouriindependent.com/2025/01/03/wer…

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