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Rosendale sworn in as MT’s member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Republican Matt Rosendale was sworn in Sunday as Montana’s sole congressman, but wouldn’t say whether he plans to join U.S. House Republicans Wednesday who will challenge presidential voting results in certain states.Gianforte set to be sworn in as Montana's governor on Monday
Greg Gianforte will be sworn in as Montana's 25th governor in a small ceremony Monday morning.Some U.S. senators want a commission to audit Presidential election results
The process of objecting to one or more electoral votes requires a majority vote from both chambers of Congress to agree to the objection.Gianforte releases roster of staff members and salaries, announces several cabinet picks
MT Legislature staff setting up for session shaped by COVID
The week before the start of a Montana legislative session is always a busy time. This year, with new precautions due to COVID-19, there’s more work than ever to prepare.Koopman files $2.2M claim against PSC, others over email furor
Montana Public Service Commissioner Roger Koopman has filed a $2.2 million claim against the PSC and some of its employees, saying co-workers publicly distributed some of his office emails containing personal information, as a form of “political retaliation.”Unprecedented MT Legislature opens Monday, during a pandemic – what to expect?
Under normal circumstances, the top storyline on the 2021 Montana Legislature would be Republicans in control of the Senate, House and governorship for the first time in 16 years, with a glidepath to enact conservative policy. But, the pandemic looms over all.Montana brewers and distillers get tax relief from Congress
Now that President Donald Trump has signed a $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief and government funding package, Montana breweries and distilleries will receive some much-needed tax relief.Gianforte: New Covid-19 guidelines out this week
Greg Gianforte, in a call with reporters one week before becoming Montana’s 25th governor, said Monday he’ll be announcing new guidelines next week on fighting Covid-19, which he considers his top priority.MT Conservative Republicans assail Daines support of MT Water Rights Protection Act
A group of conservative Montana legislators are taking aim at one of their own over support of the Montana Water Rights Protection Act.MT revenue analysis: Rich households get big share of 2017 federal tax cuts
The top 1 percent of Montana taxpaying households reaped about 25 percent of the total cuts from the 2017 federal income-tax cuts approved by congressional Republicans, a state Revenue Department of analysis shows.Gianforte unveils first state-agency director nominee, at Agriculture
Republican Gov.-elect Greg Gianforte on Wednesday announced his first appointee as a state agency director – former state legislator Mike Foster, as director of the state Department of Agriculture. -
Gianforte signals he plans to overturn Montana's mask mandate
Daines and Tester hail elements of Covid-19 relief bill
Montana’s two U.S. senators said they’ll be supporting the massive Covid-19 relief and government-spending package expected to pass Congress Monday evening – and that it contains many things benefiting Montanans.Montana tribal leaders react: Native American nominated to lead U.S. Department of Interior
Many Montana tribes are praising President-elect Joe Biden for his appointment of Deb Haaland of New Mexico to be the next secretary of the Department of the Interior.Tester pleased with progress on stimulus package
There are still details being worked out, but Senator Jon Tester says he's happy to see some movement on a new stimulus package in Congress.MT panel drawing new legislative districts gets new chair
The five-member panel that will draw Montana’s new legislative districts, to reflect population changes in the 2020 Census, has a new chair: Former University of Montana law professor and Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal attorney Maylinn Smith.MT Republicans won’t require public-health guidelines for 2021 legislative session
Legislative Republicans Wednesday rejected proposals to hold the 2021 Legislature remotely, or to require lawmakers to wear face masks or follow other public-health guidelines when they meet at the Capitol next month.Montana electors cast their votes for President Trump
Montana’s three Republican electors cast their votes Monday for President Trump, at a short and lightly attended ceremony at the state Capitol.No drama for Montana electors Monday – just three votes for Trump
Montana’s three Republican electors will meet Monday at the Capitol to cast their votes for President Trump, at a ceremony without the drama expected in some other states.