Major recreational marijuana bill opposed by medical providers
The highly anticipated marijuana implementation bill from Missoula Republican Rep. Mike Hopkins had plenty of critics Wednesday in its first public hearing in the House Business and Labor Committee. Lawmakers are weighing several proposals this week to set the landscape for recreational marijuana. Hopkins'Â House Bill 701Â has been under construction for several months with input from the governor's office and others. Lawmakers on Wednesday heard input on the policy and regulation proposed in Hopkins' bill. The House Taxation Committee will hear the same bill Thursday morning. The legisla...