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Committee sends "right to work" bill to MT House floor
Republicans on a House committee Friday voted to send to the floor a bill that would make Montana a “right to work” state – which means labor unions would be barred from collecting fees from non-members they represent in the workplace.MT House endorses amended version of bill to compensate wrongfully imprisoned
The Montana House on Friday endorsed, for a second time, a bill to compensate those imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit – but, in an amended form that imposes more restrictions on those seeking payment.Daines is top Republican on Senate health subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, has been named as the top Republican on the panel’s Subcommittee on Health Care.Governor provides update on COVID in Montana
Gianforte says the outlook of COVID cases in Montana looks very promising right now, noting the average daily COVID case count being under 200 new daily cases for the first time since September.MT Senate rejects bill allowing lawmakers to pack heat
In a turnaround from a day earlier, the Montana Senate on Thursday voted down a measure that would allow legislators to carry guns in the Capitol and other public buildings without a concealed-weapon permit.Bills restricting abortion in Montana one step closer to law
Three bills to restrict or further regulate abortion in Montana are one vote away from going to the governor for his signature into law, after Republicans in the state Senate endorsed the measures Wednesday on straight party-line votes.GOP panel members kill measure limiting rental-application fees
On a party-line vote, Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee have killed a bill that would have limited rental-application fees charged by landlords and property-management companies in Montana.Panel kills bill restricting absentee ballots in Montana
A House committee has killed a bill that would have made it harder to request and receive absentee ballots in Montana, after one member called it “probably the worst bill I’ve seen all session.”MT Legislature advances bills allowing guns in public buildings
Lawmakers advanced two bills to further allow the carrying of firearms in public buildings and spaces in MontanaMT House says local governments can not regulate food containers
On a mostly party-line vote with Republicans in favor, the Montana House Wednesday endorsed a bill to prohibit local governments from regulating any food packaging or containers, such as plastic or Styrofoam.Millions in revenue could be lost if Montana's marijuana program is delayed
“To me, it would be a smart decision for legislators and lawmakers to use Montana’s newest natural resource. We’re an agricultural state," said Jason Smith, Montana Advanced Caregivers co-owner.Daines, other GOP senators interrogate Interior nominee Haaland
Montana’s Republican U.S. senator, Steve Daines, persistently questioned Interior secretary nominee Deb Haaland at her confirmation hearing Tuesday, asking her to explain her positions on oil, gas, pipelines, fracking and grizzly bear recovery. -
Bill to restrict absentee ballots in MT faces opposition
A bill making it more difficult to request and receive absentee ballots in Montana ran into a wall of opposition Monday, as opponents called it unnecessary and an “another attempt at voter suppression.”Montana House committee advances 16 bills in marathon session
The Montana Legislature is fast approaching its halfway point, and lawmakers are now rushing to meet the first major deadline of the 67th Legislative Session.Bill would delay sales of recreational marijuana in Montana by one year
A Republican lawmaker wants to delay the sale of voter-approved recreational marijuana in Montana until 2023, saying he doubts the state can be ready to implement the massive new program by late this year.Bill to compensate wrongfully convicted stalled in committee
A bill to compensate those imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit is stalled in a Montana legislative committee, as supporters try to address concerns about its potential cost.Permitless concealed carry of firearms is now legal in Montana
Permitless concealed carry of firearms-- also known as constitutional carry-- is now legal in Montana following Gov.Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, signing House Bill 102 into law.Bill would limit rental-application fees
Bozeman state Sen. J.P. Pomnichowski says she began hearing last year from constituents being charged substantial fees just to apply to rent, or even view, an apartment or home in the city’s tight – and expensive – rental market.Budget panel authorizes $27M more in fed rental assistance
A legislative budget panel Thursday authorized an additional $27 million in federal rent and utility assistance to Montanans harmed financially by the Covid-19 pandemic.Governor says Montana is not getting its "fair share" of COVID vaccine
On Wednesday Governor Greg Gianforte held a press conference to provide the State’s assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts in Montana.