St. Louis Board of Aldermen Advance Bill for Winter Shelter Funding
Lawmakers are looking to utilize municipal marijuana tax revenues to secure permanent, year-round financing for emergency cold-weather shelters.
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Lawmakers are looking to utilize municipal marijuana tax revenues to secure permanent, year-round financing for emergency cold-weather shelters.
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