Cannabis and gambling scored wins in Missouri House, but scrutiny still shadows both

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 605

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Cannabis and gambling interests had a bit of a roller-coaster week in Jefferson City, with big legislative wins in the Missouri House paired with reminders that neither business is operating in anything close to calm water.

Start with a bill aimed at banning intoxicating hemp products: the seltzers and gummies sold at gas stations and smoke shops, often with little clarity about potency, testing or labeling.

The House passed legislation that would effectively push …

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