KCMO Ballot To NORMALize Marijuana?

The election tomorrow in KCMO will include a ballot initiative to reduce the penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana to a $25 fine. While it is a step in the right direction is it really a help to the poor in our community as claimed or are there hidden problems? What effect would this have on people that use medical cannabis? Will a city ordinance violation be visible to a prospective employer?

Host Jessica Thomas talks with Jeffrey Carry and Jennifer Shockley of the local chapter of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) about the ballot initiative and the possible side effects.

A MO Legislative Update with Representative Brandon Ellington

The Missouri Legislative session is a little more than half over and so far the house has been working hard but the senate seems to have bogged down. Host Margot Patterson talks with 22nd District Representative about What is moving, what is stalled and what you can do to help business get done in Jefferson City.

JoJR Calendar April 3rd, 2017

The Criminal Justice Task Force will meet Monday April 3rd from 6:45 to 8:45 pm at the Church of the Good Shepard, 4947 Chouteau Drive, KCMO. Their mission is to lobby the Missouri State Legislature for sentencing laws that are fair and basic human rights, for those that are incarcerated. For information contact Robin Johnson at 816-522-4081 or email: [email protected]

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The Kansas City Chapter of Empower Missouri's First Friday Forum will be Friday, April 7th 11:30am – 1:00pm at the Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd, KCMO. This month's presentation will be Advocacy Strategies and Tactics. You will meet local advocates and hear from them about their efforts. The panelist are Pastor Donna Simon, Mr. Ira Harritt, and Ms. Alice Kitchen.

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The KC Area Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide will hold their monthly meeting Friday April 7th, beginning at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 2552 Gillham Road, KCMO. POMC meets to provide assistance through on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy and awareness to all survivors of homicide victims.

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The Kelsey Smith Foundation, Corey's Network, and Avila University are sponsoring a National Crime Victims Week Vigil, Sunday April 9th from 6-7-PM at the Jeanne Hamilton Olofson Plaza at Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, KCMO. You can join them in remembering victims of crime and supporting their families in a spirit of Strength, Resilience and Justice.

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