He applauded voters for legalizing recreational cannabis and supporting reforms that would remove convictions for marijuana-related offenses.
According to a2021 Pew Research poll, 91% of Americans believe cannabis should be legalized to some degree.
In October, President Joe Bidenpardoned all federal marijuana possession convictionsand encouraged governors to do the same.
Legal Missouri 2022gathered more than 390,000 signatures to get the amendment on the ballot.
“This is something that transcends partisan divides.”
Analysts believe legal marijuana in Missouri will generate tax revenuesof at least $40 million a year.
Arkansans, meanwhile, rejectedIssue 4(pdf) by a measure of 56.2% to 42.8%.
North Dakota’sMeasure 2was also defeated, 54.9% to 45.1%.
It will be the subject of a special electionin March 2023.
