04/23/2026
Missouri, Wake Up.
Today at 2:30 PM, the Governor is scheduled to sign HB 2641.
This is how they decided to end the session, and it’s a slap in the face to every one of us. We showed up in good faith. We didn’t just ask for a seat at the table—we brought our own chairs. For years, our association introduced bills to regulate this industry. We asked for structure and accountability. What did they do? They ignored us. No debates, no amendments, no committee assignments. Nothing.
Meanwhile, the multi-million dollar ma*****na industry was busy pushing ban bills designed to kill their competition. And guess which bills actually moved? Let that sink in for a second.
This isn't about "Safety"—It's about a Monopoly
This was never about regulation; it’s about control. They want to hand over an industry we built to a select few. This industry leviathan has used its money, lobbyists, and influence to try and wipe us out. They’ve flooded the media with the "h**p hoax" narrative—a report filled with misinformation and testing that doesn't represent how responsible Missouri businesses actually operate. Even in the Senate, it was admitted that the "predatory packaging" they keep citing couldn't even be found in our licensed stores. Yet, they continue to blame us for the mess of the black market.
Elimination through Intimidation
While they push that fake narrative, they are coming for real, compliant businesses. The Attorney General is targeting operators who follow the law, and coordinated lawsuits are popping up all over the state. These aren't "legal actions"—it's intimidation. It’s a strategy to bleed small business owners dry until they’re forced to shut down.
There is nothing fair about this. It's a "scare tactic" designed to eliminate an entire industry while the very people driving the narrative are operating under federal prohibition.
We Spoke. They Refused to Listen.
We didn't stay quiet. We delivered over 10,000 handwritten letters to the Governor. We demanded to be heard. They didn't just ignore us—they shut the door and locked it. While the rest of the country is moving toward research and tax reform, Missouri is sprinting backward. They are risking thousands of jobs and rural access just to protect their "single, protected system."
We are Done Playing Defense
If they think this ends today at 2:30 PM, they are dead wrong. This is the turning point.
As soon as that pen hits the paper, this fight moves to the courts. The Missouri H**p Trade Association is filing for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) immediately.
If you are part of this industry, you need to decide right now where you stand.
We need more members.
We need your voices.
We need every employee and supporter locked in.
They thought this would break us. They don't realize that we are the ones who built this, and we aren't going anywhere. We're just getting started.
Please consider supporting MO H**p Trade Association. Literally even giving $5 is a huge help. 👇
https://moh**ptrade.org/donation/
I don’t plan on going anywhere, no matter what happens today, but I am going to need the support of each and every one of you.
I’ve already been researching new, natural solutions for things like pain, anxiety, sleep, skin and pet care. I’m finding some incredible options that might even be a better fit for us—both physically and financially. This is not me giving up on h**p or the fight ahead; this is me assuring you that your well-being remains at the absolute forefront of my mind
I want to build this next chapter with you.
What are you currently buying elsewhere for your well-being, self care & health that you’d rather get at Rustic Oils? Whether it’s a specific brand or a type of product you’ve been curious about, tell me. With your continued support, the sky is the limit, and your health will always remain my priority.
