Tag: montana marijuana
Former MT legislator rips politicians for ignoring will of people on...
Writing in the Great Falls Tribune this week, former Montana legislator William Strizich rips into the legislature and Governor Brian Schweitzer for ignoring not only the will of the people but the pain and suffering of hundreds of patients whose lives have been improved--or even saved by medical marijuana.
Montana marijuana wars are just beginning, advocates vow
In Montana, medical marijuana advocates say the passage of legislation which would all but outlaw medical marijuana in the state is merely the beginning of the battle.
Sweeping marijuana reform will become law in Montana
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer has announced he will allow SB 423 to become law without his signature. Schweitzer earlier vetoed a bill that would have banned medical marijuana outright.
In Montana, medical marijuana patients turn to the street after feds...
In Montana, only 25 percent of medical marijuana businesses raided earlier this year have re-opened, prompting some patients to turn to street dealers as a safer way to get marijuana, according to MSNBC.
Montana Gov. vetoes bill tossing medical marijuana
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer last week vetoed legislation that would have overturned the state's medical marijuana law. He said he thought the law needed some work but that he could not let the Legislature toss out a law approved by 62 percent of Montana voters.
Montana Legislature tosses medical marijuana law
In 2004, 64 percent of Montanans voted to legalize medical marijuana. Tuesday, the State Legislature voted to overrule the voters, passing a bill to treat medical users of marijuana the same as recreational users are treated--as criminals.
Feds raid Montana medical marijuana operations
Federal drug officials on Monday raided at least 10 medical marijuana operations in at least six Montana towns.
Montana House committee passes bill to overrule Missoula’s efforts to make...
In Montana, where voters overwhelmingly approved a measure legalizing medical marijuana back in 2004, the winds of change are blowing.