Patient Certifications Available at NORML’s Fall Conference

Posted on September 30, 2019November 3, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

NORML Fall Conference Patient Certifications

Our Missouri NORML Fall Conference was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who attended. Missouri Medical Marijuana Patient Certifications will be available from licensed Missouri Physicians throughout the NORML Fall Conference on October 12, 2019, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Innovation Hall. Now is your chance to consult with licensed medical doctors who can recommend cannabis medical treatments for cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, intractable migraines, chronic pain of multiple sclerosis, sei...

DHSS Online Application Process To Open Early

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation is pleased to announce that systems are in place to begin accepting applications for patient and caregivers on June 28, six days ahead of the July 4 deadline set by Article XIV of the Constitution. Patients and caregivers must visit medicalmarijuana.mo.gov to enter their information into the online application system. Sample application forms are online now, allowin...

Marijuana Winners and Losers in Missouri’s 2019 Legislative Session

Posted on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

The 2019 Missouri legislative session ended last Friday, May 17. Missouri NORML Coordinator, Dan Viets provided a comprehensive summary of marijuana-related legislation. “Missouri NORML had its most active year ever, “ reports Viets. “Our efforts included four lobby days, on the fourth Wednesday of each of the four full months the legislature was in session.” Dan's Report: The greatest positive achievement of the session was the passage of Senate Bill 133, which contained much of the ...

Missouri’s Green Rush Attracts Cannabis Influencers

Posted on March 30, 2019March 31, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

Last November 6, 2018 was a watershed moment for Missourians as Amendment 2 blossomed into a landslide victory for medical marijuana supporters, activists and patients. If you were part of the movement that worked gathering signatures to make the November 6th ballot, the shock of actually winning on Tuesday night may have set you back on your heels for second or two. The day after the win was even more unreal. Dedicated signature gatherers woke up in a soon-to-be-legal medical marijuan...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Donnybrook Commentators Unanimously Endorse Amendment 2

Posted on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Donnybrook commentators endorse Amendment 2

Fans of the local Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television program Donnybrook, which airs on Thursday night on KETC Channel 9, were presented with compelling arguments on the Thursday, October 25th show to vote yes on Amendment 2. The show's commentators, Wendy Wiese, Bill McClellan, Alvin Reid and Ray Hartmann, were all enthusiastically in favor of Amendment 2. Bill McClellan exclaimed that, “people must be careful and vote for Amendment 2,” because there are three different propo...

Amendment 2 Endorsed by MoCannTrade Association

Posted on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

The Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association, or MoCannTrade, has come out in support of Amendment 2 on October 23, 2018. “Amendment 2 ensures Missouri residents can work with their physician to decide if medical cannabis could be helpful to them. The New Approach initiative has clear rules which put the needs of Missourians first,” said Andrew Mullins, Executive Director of MoCannTrade. MoCannTrade is a new medical marijuana trade association which started in June of 2018. Its members ...