Helena Independent Record, 12 Oct 2010 – East Helena School trustees on Monday night made changes to two policies to ensure that medical marijuana is prohibited from school grounds. Board members unanimously approved revisions made to the drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy to reflect concerns of trustees over medical marijuana use by staff. It coincides with similar changes approved last month to the administration of medication policy for students.

Helena Independent Record, 11 Oct 2010 – Medical marijuana patients, caregivers and supporters from around the state spent Sunday in Helena asking questions and listening to panel discussions about the medicinal plant that’s generated significant interest since voter approval in 2004. They’ll continue today for the second day of the Montana Medical Growers Association annual meeting and symposium at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel. The event is free and open to the public and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.