Lobbyists for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints approached members of Utah’s congressional delegation in the hope they’d show their opposition to the medical marijuana initiative heading to the November ballot, The Salt Lake Tribune has learned.
That occurred as the measure’s opponents worked to broaden the coalition that is speaking out and working to defeat the initiative.
Organizers plan to hold a news conference in coming days to showcase what they hope to portray as a growing opposition backed by a greater range of community leaders and groups. It’s not yet clear whether that will formally include the LDS Church.