Mixed Reactions to Missouri’s New Medical Cannabis Law

Posted on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Jean Peters Baker, Prosecutor in Jackson County, Kansas City

The passage of Amendment 2 at the poles on November 6, 2018 has officially amended the Missouri constitution placing Article XVI into Missouri law. This historic win for cannabis activists in Missouri has created a shift in how marijuana cases are handled by some prosecutors. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker (photo) in Kansas City said that her office will stop prosecuting most marijuana possession cases. “That mandate from voters is directing this shift in our office,” said Peters...

Medical Cannabis in the Heartland

Posted on December 10, 2018December 12, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Missouri's Cannabis Future

NORML Cannabis Advocacy Certificate

Posted on December 10, 2018July 31, 2020 by GSTL-NORML

There is no legal cannabis without strong advocates

Implementation of Missouri Medical Marijuana

Posted on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

GSTL NORML has fielded a large number of inquiries since Amendment 2 has passed. The top question asked is “when will I be able to purchase medical cannabis?” Amendment 2 law started on December 6th, but retail medical cannabis sales may not happen until the first part of 2020. Everyone hopes for a smooth transition to a legal medical cannabis market and Governor Mike Parson seems to be on board. “The people of Missouri have voted to adopt Constitutional Amendment 2, approving medical mari...

December Chapter Meeting

Posted on December 4, 2018December 10, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

December 10, 2018 — Greater St. Louis NORML Chapter Meeting December 10, 2018 – The holidays are quickly approaching. Greater St. Louis NORML will celebrate with a small holiday party after a short chapter meeting on Monday, December 10th. We'll have some food and appetizers available, plus great cannabis conversation. Join us for this free chapter meeting. Everyone is invited. We'll have some new news from the DHSS. What does this mean for medical marijuana patients in Missouri? Find out a...

Missouri Welfare Recipients Could Be Disqualified To Use Medical Marijuana

Posted on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

By Dan Viets, Missouri NORML Coordinator President, Amendment 2 Campaign Committee As you will see from this St. Louis Post-Dispatch article from Thursday, November 29, 2018, there is a question about whether those who use marijuana as medicine, legally under Amendment 2, will be disqualified from receiving certain state benefits and for certain state jobs. Missouri NORML strongly believes that no such disqualification should happen. We urge you to contact Governor Parson’s office ...

Marijuana Legalization Is Coming to America’s Heartland

Posted on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Paul Armentano Speaks at the NORML St. Louis Law Conference

Pro-legalization politicians and ballot initiatives won big in red, blue, and purple states across the heartland. That shouldn't be surprising. By Paul Armentano | November 29, 2018 Marijuana legalization was among the big winners in this year’s elections. In Michigan, voters approved Proposal 1, legalizing the adult use, cultivation, and retail marketing of marijuana. Michigan is the first Midwestern state to legalize adult marijuana use and sales, and it is the tenth state to do so ov...

December Board of Directors Meeting

Posted on November 26, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Willies Reserve Cannabis from Hall of Flowers

December 3, 2018 — Greater St. Louis NORML October Board of Directors Meeting Monday, December 3, 2018, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm We will have an open Board of Directors meeting/business meeting one week before the our regularly scheduled monthly chapter meeting. Greater St. Louis NORML chapter members and cannabis legalization activists are encouraged to attend this informal business meeting to discuss cannabis legalization activities. Have an idea about how to advance legalization of cannabis...

Amendment 2 Passes by 66%

Posted on November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Amendment 2 (A2) supporters claim victory in St. Louis at a heavily attended watch party atop the Angad Arts Hotel in the mid-town arts district on November 6th. Campaign manager John Payne for New Approach Missouri exclaimed, “the reason we won and Bradshaw didn't is he is one guy with a lot of money," and we just proved that, “he can't buy an amendment and just write himself into the constitution." The New York Times called A2 the winner early in the election night party. Amendment 2, a...

Missouri NORML Marijuana Law Reform Conference at Mizzou

Posted on November 7, 2018November 9, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

(COLUMBIA, Nov. 7, 2018) Following the incredible landslide victory for Marijuana in Tuesday’s election, the Fall 2018 Missouri Cannabis Conference sponsored by Missouri NORML and Show-Me Cannabis and hosted by the MU NORML Chapter will take place this Saturday, November 10, at the MU Arts & Science Building’s Allen Auditorium. The morning agenda will feature speakers who are leaders of the Missouri marijuana law reform movement. Speakers will include the Board and Staff of the successful...