Show-Me Sketchy Funding For Veterans With Weed & Casino Cash

The "vice" money still spends the same . . . But legislators are a bit embarrassed & worried that Missouri doesn't have more money locked-in for the troops.

Here are the basics . . .

Missouri Veterans Commission has received $80 million from marijuana sales taxes since 2020, primarily used for operational costs of veterans homes.

While helpful, the marijuana funds offset declining casino revenue, leaving long-term funding for veterans homes uncertain.

Legislators express concerns about relying on "vices" like marijuana and gambling to fund veterans programs and seek more stable funding solutions.

Despite funding challenges, bipartisan support exists for ensuring adequate resources for Missouri's veterans homes.

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Missouri veterans homes lack stable budget, rely on money from gambling, marijuana fees

Reliance on gambling fees and marijuana taxes is inadequate and creates instability for the Missouri Veterans Commission, lawmakers said.