Stories by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

NEWS & ISSUES

Scattershot Polling Leaves Both Sides of Missouri Marijuana Campaign Optimistic

No clear picture emerges from recent polls, though the pro-Amendment 3 campaign faces questions from longtime legalization proponents

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

October 3, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

GOP Infighting in the Missouri Senate Will Shape Primary Battles Across the State

The divide between the conservative caucus and GOP leadership will play out in competitive primaries on the August ballot

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

June 1, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

Time Running Short for Dueling Missouri Marijuana Legalization Efforts

A legislative push and initiative petition face looming deadlines in the coming weeks

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

April 20, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

New Eric Greitens Abuse Allegations Reignite GOP Fears of Losing Missouri Senate Seat

Greitens’ former campaign manager called the accusations ‘disgusting, but not surprising unfortunately’

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

March 22, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

Marijuana, Utility Contracts: Records Show Continued FBI Interest in Independence Deals

The line of questioning in a sworn deposition provides fresh details into an FBI probe that’s transfixed state and local politics ever since news of it surfaced in 2019

by Multiple Reporters

January 19, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

Missouri Legislature Set to Convene with Packed Agenda — and Continued GOP Infighting

Big Issues, Little Time

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

January 4, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Sought Records from Missouri Medical Marijuana Regulators

News Comes Amid Push to Get Recreational Marijuana on the 2022 Ballot

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

November 3, 2021

NEWS & ISSUES

Exhibit on History of LGBTQ Rights Removed from Missouri Capitol

Move Smacks of Cancel Culture, State Senator Says

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

September 2, 2021