On September 9, a Missouri state trial court issued a ruling that keeps the marijuana statewide initiative on the ballot. Sweeney v Ashcroft. On September 12, the State Court of Appeals affirmed that decision, case no. WD85679. Here is the State Appeals Court decision.

Originally the Missouri county election officials had found the initiative didn’t have enough valid signatures. But then the Secretary of State reviewed the work of the counties, and revalidated enough signatures. Then the challenger had sued the Secretary of State, arguing that the Secretary overstepped his authority. But the court said the Secretary of State is the ultimate decider. The challenger says he will appeal. See this article. Thanks to Ken Bush for the link.