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Clark County will give $2M annually in cannabis tax revenue to help homeless

Posted at 10:32 PM, Oct 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-20 01:33:59-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Clark County commissioners approved a measure to give up to $2 million in cannabis industry sales tax revenue annually to help the homeless population.

The funds will go to three local non-profit organizations that help those experiencing homelessness in the Las Vegas area.

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The organizations are Help of Southern Nevada, Lutheran Social Services and HopeLink.