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  "path": "/2026/02/23/cannabis-and-gambling-scored-wins-in-missouri-house-but-scrutiny-still-shadows-both/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-23T11:50:15.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Commentary",
    "cannabis",
    "casinos",
    "corruption",
    "gambling",
    "gray market",
    "J&J Ventures",
    "marijuana",
    "slot machines",
    "Torch Electronics",
    "Transparency",
    "video lottery terminals"
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  "textContent": "Cannabis and gambling interests had a bit of a roller-coaster week in Jefferson City, with big legislative wins in the Missouri House paired with reminders that neither business is operating in anything close to calm water. Start with a bill aimed at banning intoxicating hemp products: the seltzers and gummies sold at gas stations and smoke […]",
  "title": "Cannabis and gambling scored wins in Missouri House, but scrutiny still shadows both"
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