Republican States Have Become the New Cannabis Legalization Battleground

In Missouri, four ballot measures have been proposed  – three of which are medical and one recreational. Organizers in support of recreational legalization have submitted their signatures and are now waiting for state election officials’ approval to add the question to the ballot. Previous polls indicate more than 60 percent of Missourians support cannabis legalization.

Pro-cannabis campaigns have consistently out-funded opposition campaigns, The Hill reports. In Missouri, for example, supporters have put millions towards backing their measure, while opposition groups haven’t even come close to that steep of a spend. Even in states where opposition groups have been relentless, such as Michigan, opponents have raised less than a quarter compared to legalization campaigns.