Pot sales generate thousands in tax dollars. How are Illinois cities using the money? – Belleville News-Democrat

Pot revenue amounts to a nice perk in Quincy, a western Illinois town of roughly 39,400 on the Mississippi River with three dispensaries, one of which only sells medical marijuana. Mayor Mike Troup said all of the money from their 3% tax goes toward the city’s $100 million in unfunded fire and police pension obligations. They need to be caught up by 2030 unless the state gives them an extension, the mayor said. Pot tax revenue doesn’t generate nearly enough to cover the bill.  
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Mark
4 years ago

Pet sale revenue helping out,Oh wow man thats cool,I like dogs and stuff. Quick draw mcdraw,deputy dawg,Huckelberry hound, I watch them all in my parents basement. Had to since they stopped paying for my internet,bummer man

OMM
4 years ago

What $60 buys in IL, $1 buys in Oklahoma. Seriously. Look it up

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