Montana American Legion votes to oppose Initiative 185 (I-185)

The Montana Department of The American Legion, at its annual Fall Conference of the Executive Committee in Helena, Oct. 27, unanimously voted to oppose Initiative 185 (I-185). The Initiative would raise taxes on cigarettes from $1.70 per pack to $3.70 per pack.

The Montana Department Commander, Richard Klose of Laurel said; "Our members' concerns are multiple. The greatest issue is the negativ...