Missouri veterans homes rely on money from ‘vices.’ Lawmakers say it’s not enough

Missouri veterans homes rely on money from ‘vices.' Lawmakers say it’s not enough  • Missouri Independent

State Rep. Dave Griffith, a Republican from Jefferson City, speaks at the House Health and Mental Health committee Feb. 17,(Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).The Missouri Veterans Commission has received $80 million from sales taxes collected from marijuana dispensaries and other fees since the state’s cannabis program began in 2020.   Of that, $33.8 million has come in during the current fiscal year, which began in July and ends June 30…

Missouri veterans homes rely on money from ‘vices.’ Lawmakers say it’s not enough

The Missouri Veterans Commission has received $80 million from sales taxes collected from marijuana dispensaries and other fees since the state’s cannabis program began in 2020. Of that, $33.8 million has come in during the current fiscal year, which began…

Missouri Supreme Court to decide on marijuana ‘tax stacking.’ Here’s what that means for your wallet.

The court weighs arguments from dispensaries and counties about the legality of cities and counties taxing marijuana sales.