Hemp industry fights for survival as Missouri ban awaits governor’s signature

By: Rebecca Rivas

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 854

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office received 10,000 handwritten letters Tuesday asking him to veto a Missouri bill that would impose a statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products.

The letters, gathered in just 10 days, came from small-business owners, farmers and customers across Missouri who say the legislation could wipe out the state’s hemp industry — even if Congress ultimately pulls back from its own ban set to go into effect on Nov. 12

Opponents’ main concern …

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