Montana Legislature kicks off 2021 session Monday

When the Montana Legislature convenes Monday for its 2021 session, the top priority for many lawmakers will be fixing an economy ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As they hold a mix of in-person and remote meetings in the coming months, lawmakers also will have to consider any changes in tax revenue, craft a budget for the state government and figure out how to implement a voter initiative that calls for a taxed and regulated recreational marijuana industry...