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While recent Emerson and Remington polls show a close race, a poll of 670 likely voters conducted in mid-September by SurveyUSA and commissioned by several Missouri television stations found 62% are “certain to vote yes” on Amendment 3.

Scattershot Polling Leaves Both Sides of Missouri Marijuana Campaign Optimistic

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent | October 3, 2022

No clear picture emerges from recent polls on recreational marijuana in Missouri, though the pro-Amendment 3 campaign is facing questions from longtime legalization proponents.

Recreational Marijuana Amendment Sparks Support in Rural Missouri

By Cami Koons | September 28, 2022

Support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Missouri this November isn’t confined to cities. New polling finds support is nearly as strong in rural areas.

Missouri Voting Guide: What to Know About the 2022 Election

By Roxie Hammill, KCUR 89.3 | September 21, 2022

KCUR, a member of the KC Media Collective, has assembled a voting guide to help you navigate Missouri’s 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.

man with hat and glasses holds up papers.

Missouri Ponders the Power of the People

By Cami Koons, Cody Boston | September 15, 2022

Missourians are able to directly effect change on the state by the ballot initiative process.

curious KC | What Questions Do You Have About Ballot Initiatives in Missouri?

By Cami Koons, Mary Sanchez | August 29, 2022

This month on Flatland, we’re examining ballot initiatives. We’ll talk to successful campaigns and failed campaigns to see what works, what doesn’t and why it’s important to many Missourians.

Marijuana Beneficiaries

By Flatland | August 26, 2022

Flatland looks at who currently benefits most from the emerging legal medical marijuana industry.

Donte Westmoreland on a balcony overlooking downtown Kansas City.

Marijuana Supporters Spar Over Details Ahead of Missouri Legalization Vote

By Cami Koons, Cody Boston | August 25, 2022

Recreational marijuana is on the November ballot in Missouri. But division among proponents could threaten passage.

A sign outside a polling place in Missouri.

‘People Are Paying Attention’: What the Kansas Abortion Vote Could Mean for Missouri

By Skyler Rossi, Missouri Business Alert | August 24, 2022

The recent vote in Kansas to protect access to abortion may inspire similar efforts in Missouri via a ballot initiative.

Recreational Marijuana Makes it on the Missouri Ballot in November

By Tessa Weinberg, Missouri Independent | August 9, 2022

Missouri voters will decide this November whether to legalize recreational marijuana, four years after they first approved the drug for medicinal use.