✉news TechnologySoftware first seen 2 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #37
After-school provider asks for marijuana tax funds amid funding cliff
Original: After-school activity provider says group is facing a funding ‘cliff,’ asks for money from upcoming marijuana tax
An after-school activity provider in Richmond says it is facing a funding 'cliff' and is asking the city to direct money from the upcoming marijuana tax toward its programs. The group argues that dedicated revenue from cannabis sales should support youth services, as officials prepare to allocate the new tax proceeds.
Why now: Local officials are deciding how to spend revenue from the newly approved marijuana tax, prompting groups to compete for the funds.
Evidence
- After-school activity provider says group is facing a funding ‘cliff,’ asks for money from upcoming marijuana tax · The Richmonder
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/142755