Embedded in Governor Steve Bullock’s proposed budget is a 1.4 percent increase in spending, some of that increase is expected to be covered by a new six percent sales tax on medical Marijuana.
State attorneys say a judge should only delay enforcement of new medical marijuana restrictions until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether to take up the matter.
Montana voters this fall could be deciding the fate of two competing marijuana initiatives if elections officials confirm supporters have gathered enough signatures to qualify the issues the November ballot.
Missoula authorities are investigating a letter purportedly sent by the Missoula County Commissioners to the U.S. State Department withdrawing its support for refugee resettlement.
Friday night, cannabis supporters held a meeting in Missoula to discuss their next step before they have to abide by the recent Montana Supreme Court ruling of medical marijuana law.