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Missouri Cannabis License Audit Skewed by Selective Sampling

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February 20, 2026

[#item_full_content] State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick determined 18% of license applicants evaded blind scoring rules, but his office ‘judgmentally selected’ which applications to review. Missouri Cannabis License Audit Skewed by Selective Sampling Read More

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