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MT House endorses bill to end Election Day voter registration
Republicans in the Montana House Thursday endorsed a bill to end Election Day voter registration, saying it will take pressure off local election officials that day and still allow people to register and vote up to the previous day.New state Corrections director: We’ll re-evaluate entire system
Montana’s new corrections director says he’d like to examine the entire prison system in the coming year and then come before lawmakers with a plan to increase the number of ex-cons succeeding once they leave prison or state supervision.Montana lawmakers hear bill to again allow executions
Montana lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on a bill that would give the state the ability to resume executions through lethal injection.Jenny Eck reflects on time with Friendship Center and MT Legislature
Friendship Center Executive Director and former State House of Representatives Minority Leader Jenny Eck has announced she’ll be stepping down from her current position after receiving an international fellowship to pursue a master's degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution.MT House endorses bill restricting abortion coverage
Republicans in the Montana House Wednesday advanced another bill that could restrict abortion in the state, by forbidding some taxpayer-subsidized insurance policies from covering abortions.Outfitters support bill to set aside hunting licenses for clients
Montana hunting outfitters turned out in force Tuesday in support of a bill to set aside thousands of non-resident hunting licenses for their clients, arguing their businesses need the certainty to plan ahead and recover from the pandemic.MT delegation wants reversal on Biden’s Keystone Pipeline cancellation
The two Republican members of Montana’s congressional delegation have introduced bills to reverse President Biden’s decision to halt construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.Republicans advance bill ending Election Day voter registration
Republicans on a House committee Tuesday narrowly revived and then approved a bill that would end Election Day voter-registration in Montana.Bill to increase starting-teacher pay in Montana advances
A proposal to increase starting-teacher pay in Montana won overwhelming endorsement from the state House Monday.Oil-gas lease moratorium: Not much impact in Montana
While President Biden’s order to halt oil-and-gas leasing on federal lands has been blasted by the industry and GOP members of Montana’s congressional delegation, the impact on actual production or revenues in the state appears minimal.Governor provides COVID update for Montana
As Montana approaches the milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 vaccinations administered, state leaders are increasing their calls for the federal government to provide more vaccines.If Keystone XL pipeline is toast – what are the true impacts for Montana?
As President Biden halts the Keystone XL Pipeline and oil-and-gas leasing on federal lands, Republican critics here are accusing him of ending thousands of jobs and costing the state millions in tax revenue. But what are true impacts? -
Gianforte focuses on pandemic, economy in first state of state speech
MT lawmakers hear bill to limit compliance check citations
Montana lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit when a business can be cited for failing an alcohol compliance check, or “sting.”MT lawmakers debate testimony on race during hearing
Montana lawmakers argued Tuesday over what type of testimony should be allowed, as they held a hearing on a bill seeking to block sanctuary cities in the state.MT House rejects bill on transgender youth treatment
In a reversal from a day earlier, the Montana House Tuesday voted down a bill that would prohibit transgender youth from getting medical treatment or surgery related to a sex-change.Tester and Daines prepare for Senate trial of former President Trump
Former President Trump is accused of inciting insurrection, referring to the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill.Montana Senate committee advances gun-rights bill
A bill that would expand where and how people could carry firearms has cleared another state legislative committee, after an extensive discussion about proposed amendments.Anti-abortion and pro-abortion rights advocates react to proposed Montana abortion legislation
Pro-life and pro-choice advocates react to proposed Montana abortion legislationMontana House advances abortion, transgender bills
On mostly party-line votes with Republicans in favor, the Montana House Monday overwhelmingly endorsed four bills that would restrict or further regulate abortion in Montana.