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Stories from the 2019 Montana Legislature
Legistats touts itself as an “objective” measure of party loyalty. But the GOP’s self-described “Solutions Caucus” says it brings out the worst of the political system.
Bills on ending suspension of driver’s licenses for unpaid fees, letting legislators carry pistols on state property and controlling the weather, among other issues.
Two hot-button bills get Senate approval after a flip-flop vote and heated debate.
The Montana Legislature is currently embroiled in a debate about whether or how the state’s Medicaid expansion program should continue. Coverage for 96,000 Montanans like Andrea Melle hangs in the balance.
A controversial bill meant to give NorthWestern Energy scaled-back regulatory oversight at Colstrip is one big step closer to becoming law.
A bill designed to address controversies in political central committees is making its way through the statehouse. It’s also dredging up disputes within Montana’s GOP.
This week lawmakers discuss arming teachers, delisting grizzly bears, listing e-cigarettes, requiring abortion doctors to offer ultrasounds, and green-lighting probationers and parolees for medical marijuana.
Montana museums, symphonies and theater organizations supported by the program will have to tell audiences some of their support comes from coal taxes
Will SB 331 save the coal plant, or leave Montana electricity ratepayers on the hook for millions? Those who lived through previous deregulation efforts say the past provides a clue.
As House Bill 2 heads to the House floor, a look at what it would authorize