Missouri is now the 20th state in the union to approve recreational marijuana use, The Associated Press projects. On Tuesday, voters passed Amendment 3, which alters the state constitution to remove all prohibitions on marijuana for adults age 21 and older. With about 70% of votes counted in Jackson County, the area's largest county voted in favor of legalization by a two-to-one margin. As of midnight, more than 60% of votes cast in Platte and Clay counties also approved of the ballot issue. Cass…

Great Range Capital successfully exited an investment in pallet producer Realm Companies LLC, selling it to one of the largest pallet companies in the United States.

Owners of half of Harbody Supplements, which had three-year revenue growth of 26,000%, accuse the founders of not disclosing financial accounts and inappropriately withdrawing money for personal use. In addition to other judicial remedies, the federal lawsuit seeks dissolution of the company.

Saddle & Sirloin Club argued that monthly membership dues were tied to voting and an ownership stake, and so should not be subjected to sales tax. The Missouri Supreme Court saw no link between the payments and status or share, ruling that the club must pay the taxes.

Despite supporters pumping millions into the issue, polls indicate it will be a close race in Missouri when voters decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana.

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