Montana House Majority Leader Provides a Legislative Update
Vinton said one of their goals is to create more jobs in Montana, but that can’t be done until more businesses open.
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Montana Attorney General Supports Passage of Child Pornography Victim Bill
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox is urging congressional leaders to pass legislation supporting victims of child pornography.
Montana ‘Brewery Bill’ Looks Likely to Pass Without Lower Barrel Limit
The Brewery Bill is one step closer to passing, and sponsor Adam Hertz is hoping it will have a positive impact on Montana's economy.
Legislators Kill Firefighter Benefits Bill
Montana legislators have killed a bill that would pay benefits to firefighters who develop cancer or other diseases in the line of duty. KTVQ.com reports they have fought for benefits like those that would have been provided in Senate Bill 72 for years, but some state lawmakers claim those ben…
Proposed County Budget Cuts
A bill has been proposed that would make cuts to county attorney budgets across the state, according to the Billings Gazette. If changes to the criminal code are not made, Yellowstone County Attorney Scott Twito said the bill would stop state contributions to county attorney budgets, effe…
Tester Bill Allows Rural Medical Residencies
Sen. Jon Tester introduced a bill on Wednesday that would make it easier for doctors to complete their medical residency in rural communities. It’s called the “Restoring Rural Residencies Act”. The bill addresses a complaint long held by reside…
Clinton Campaign, And Former President Are Coming To Billings
The Clinton 2016 presidential campaign office is opening in Billings today, just in time for a visit from President Clinton. Hillary Clinton is running to be the 45th US president, but Bill Clinton, the 42nd US president, is coming to Billings at the end of the week...
Opposition To State Funded Medical Research On The Ballot
There’s more to this year’s Montana ballots than you think.
A ballot initiative committing Montanans to providing $200 million to private medical research is considered by some to be bad medicine for state’s infrastructure. Organized labor and som…
A ballot initiative committing Montanans to providing $200 million to private medical research is considered by some to be bad medicine for state’s infrastructure. Organized labor and som…
Daines Talks Obamacare Repeal
Sen. Steve Daines applauded the House of Representatives today after passing legislation that repeals Obamacare.
Sen. Steve Daines Reacts to Congress’s Decision to Avert Government Shutdown
Congress approved a $1.1 trillion spending deal on Friday that avoids a government shutdown and funds federal agencies through next fall. But Sen. Steve Daines wasn't all too pleased.