Medical Marijuana/ Oil Spill/ Land Closure

Missoulian: Medical marijuana initiative qualifies for November ballot

Ballot Issues
Ballot Issue #24 I-182
Subject: Expand access to medical marijuana.

Missoulian: Oil company to plead guilty to criminal charges over spill

Information: Federal Court Arraignments

“FX DRILLING COMPANY, of Shelby, appeared on charges of negligent discharge of oil into waters of the United States in a quantity that may be harmful.  If convicted of the charge contained in the indictment, FX DRILLING COMPANY faces 5 years in prison, $500,000 in fines, and 1 year supervised release.  The case was investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency.  PACER Case Reference. 16-20”

Missoulian: Montana officials close access to land on Missouri River

Re-Instate Seasonal Closure of White Bear Fishing Access Site - Final      Cover Sheet
“The site promotes unsavory activities during summer months (June-September) such as under-age use of alcohol, illegal drug use, violent behavior, public disturbance, vandalism and litter. This activity has caused numerous disturbances with neighbors and other site users and requires a high law enforcement presence and high demand on maintenance resources.”