St. Louis voters also narrowly approved a regular review of the charter, the city’s governing document, and authorized a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana.
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen approved a plan Friday that would use federal coronavirus relief funds to help those seeking abortions in another state. Advocates say this is necessary to protect women’s reproductive health.
The bill needs one more vote to get to the desk of Mayor Tishaura Jones, who is prepared to sign it, despite a promised lawsuit by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt.