Supporters and opponents of Utah’s medical marijuana initiative will join with Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and legislative leaders Thursday to announce a “shared vision” for cannabis policy, according to an announcement from the governor’s office.
The event, to be held at noon in the ornate Gold Room of the state Capitol, will include Senate President Wayne Niederhauser, R-Sandy, House Speaker Greg Hughes, R-Draper, former Sen. Mark Madsen, Utah Medical Association CEO Michelle McOmber, Utah Patients Coalition director DJ Schanz, Elder Jack Gerard of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Libertas Institute president Connor Boyack and Bishop Scott B.