"Missouri Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana Taxes in Multiple Areas"

Voters in Springfield, Missouri, have approved a 3% tax on the sale of recreational marijuana, with proceeds to be allocated towards public safety, mental health services, housing, and substance abuse services. The city manager expects the City Council to determine how the funds will be distributed among these categories. Springfield was the largest city in the state without this tax, and the majority of cities and counties in Missouri have already approved it. The additional funds will be used to address critical issues in the community, such as community health, public safety, and the housing shortage.