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Second MT lawmaker tests positive for Covid-19
A second Montana legislator has tested positive for Covid-19 during the 2021 session, Republican leadership announced late Monday.Rosendale speaks out against effort to impeach President Trump
Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale issued a statement Monday objecting to efforts in the U.S. House by Democrats to impeach President Donald Trump.Proposal would have Lewis & Clark Public Health perform contact tracing for Legislature
County leaders will consider a contract next week for Lewis and Clark Public Health to provide COVID-19 contact tracing for the state legislative session.Great Falls business owner reacts to COVID-liability proposal
Montana businesses lobby for COVID-19 liability bill
Business lobbies lined up Friday in support of one of Gov. Greg Gianforte’s top priorities — a bill giving businesses protection from liability for Covid-19 infections, provided they follow proper health guidelines.MT lawmakers spar over session’s Covid response, plan
In the wake of the first Montana legislator announcing he’s tested positive for Covid-19, legislative leaders sparred Friday over plans to manage the virus at the 2021 session – and could not agree on an overall strategy.First MT legislator tests positive for Covid-19, during the session
A Republican state representative from Hamilton revealed late Thursday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 – the first state lawmaker to be known as infectious with the disease during the 2021 Legislature, which began Monday.Gianforte unveils first budget: Tax cuts, drug treatment, spending scale-backs
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s first proposed state budget, released Thursday, offers cuts in income, property, and business taxes for some – and more spending aimed at beginning teacher pay and drug treatment.Gianforte on U.S. Capitol protests: "Our very democracy was under siege"
Gov. Greg Gianforte says he was shocked by what happened Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, where he represented Montana until last week.No major security changes at MT Capitol after DC protests
After pro-Trump protesters broke into the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, Montana leaders say they’re closely monitoring the national situation, but they’re not making major changes to security procedures at the State Capitol.Montana House committee hosts hearing on gun-rights bill
A Montana House committee held its first hearing Wednesday on a bill that would expand where and how people can carry weapons, including on college campuses.Sen. Tester rips Rs for enabling Capitol violence; MT officials condemn it
Montana U.S. Sen Jon Tester said pro-Trump protesters who violently stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday have “cheapened this country” in the eyes of the world and made us “weaker domestically as a country.” -
Legislation needed for Gianforte to lift mask mandate has been introduced
Governor Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday one of the criteria needed before he’d remove the state’s mask mandate was liability protection for businesses, nonprofits, schools and places of worship.Montana's Congressional delegation weighs in on Electoral College challenge
Rosendale, Daines will support prez-election challenges
Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale said Tuesday he’ll join Montana’s GOP senator, Steve Daines, in supporting challenges to the 2020 presidential election in “disputed states” when Congress votes Wednesday to approve the results.WATCH: Governor Gianforte news conference
Rosendale plans to vote against certification of Electoral College results
Gallatin County Sheriff nominated to lead MT Dept. of Corrections
Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Monday that he has nominated Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin to lead the Montana Department of Corrections.Montana’s 2021 Legislature under way; social-distancing a rarity
Montana’s 2021 Legislature kicked off here Monday, in-person and, for some, remotely – but lawmakers and their well-wishers still packed portions of the Capitol for opening ceremonies, and most Republicans did not wear face masks.Gianforte sworn in as governor, promises Montana comeback
Montana’s 25th governor promised a new way of doing business in Helena, as he and other statewide officials started their terms in office Monday.