Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, January 8

Accused killer Zakai Houck has now also been charged with witness tampering. His trial is scheduled for June.

Governor Greg Gianforte released his proposed budget for the 2023 biennium. He touts lower income and property taxes, and redirecting marijuana tax revenues when they begin rolling in.

Health Officer Ellen Leahy is asking the public to stop calling the health department about when the COVID 19 vaccine will be available. Only healthcare workers and those in nnursing homes are eligible in Phase 1 A.

Partly sunny in western Montana today, with highs in the mid to upper 30's.