Cities, counties debate whether to send marijuana sales tax issue to voters

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) - Anybody over 21 will be able to buy recreational marijuana in Missouri next month, and local cities and counties that want their...

January 22, 2023
4:20 AM

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) - Anybody over 21 will be able to buy recreational marijuana in Missouri next month, and local cities and counties that want their cut of the pot revenue have until next Tuesday to put it up to the voters in April. Many local governments seem to be embracing the extra revenue as many of the cities in St. Louis and St. Charles County have either voted or plan to vote soon to put it on the ballot.The St. Louis City Board of Aldermen voted to do the same last week. The bill is waiting for Mayor Tishaura Jones' signature.

Jon Kipper