Montana marijuana market eyed for $300 million year one
Montana expects recreational and medical cannabis sales to exceed $300 million in the first year, generating about $45 million in tax revenue. The state reports $209 million in recreational and $93 million in medical sales, with 270 licensed businesses and 432 dispensaries statewide. Regulators note looming issues from intoxicating hemp products and possible interstate dispensary expansion, while tax deadlines and licensing limits shape the near term.
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Road rage incident leaves Butte man facing up to 40 years
In Butte a 21 year old Ja son Baily Gargas is jailed on felony assault with a weapon charges after a December 13 road rage incident. He allegedly pointed a handgun at another driver and his wife while driving a minivan on Front Street. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault with a weapon and one misdemeanor reckless driving.
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Civic Center set to reopen in 15 days in Butte
Butte Civic Center owner says the facility will resume hosting events, banquets, a circus and a high school graduation as filming for Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 winds down. Crews race to finish updates including lighting and carpet cleaning while a new scoreboard arrives. Sawyer Brown may headline a May country concert as parking areas adjust for buses.
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McCarthy Gains Support In House Speaker Battle
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy flipped 15 colleagues to back him in dramatic votes for House speaker on Friday. The shifts included the Freedom Caucus chair, moving him closer to the gavel on the 12th and 13th ballots but not yet enough to secure the post. Republicans adjourned to resume at 10 p.m. with renewed effort and McCarthy signaling success could come then.
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