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Parson says Ashcroft is blocking effort to ban unregulated THC because of hurt feelings

Aug. 22, 2024 17:03 PM EDT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday accused Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft of thwarting an executive order to ban various forms of the cannabis compound THC over “hurt feelings" because Parson endorsed Ashcroft's GOP rival in the recent gubernatorial primary Ashcroft...

Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe wins Republican nomination for governorship

Aug. 07, 2024 06:43 AM EDT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters have nominated Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe to be the Republican candidate for governor, making the governor’s race his to lose. Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Jefferson City, Kehoe described himself as an “underdog” and said people doubted...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's state primaries

Aug. 02, 2024 07:31 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for office in the state are showing just how united they are — at least when it comes to their loyalty to former President Donald Trump. To be sure, the...