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U.S. Senate approves federal recognition of Little Shell Tribe
The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians is one step closer to achieving federal recognition.For first time, MT companies offering ‘Obamacare’ policies all proposing lower rates
For the first time under the federal health-care law known as “Obamacare,” all three companies selling health coverage in Montana’s individual market are proposing lower premiums for the coming year.Republican Downing enters 2020 state auditor race
Big Sky businessman Troy Downing, a Republican who ran for U.S. Senate last year, announced Wednesday that he’s running for state auditor in 2020.Helena Valley farmer-rancher becomes 3rd Republican in U.S. House race
Helena Valley farmer-rancher Joe Dooling became the third Republican vying for Montana’s open U.S. House seat in 2020.FTC officials announce crackdown on robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement plan to file charges against several companies and individuals as part of a major government clampdown on illegal robocalls, according to CBS News.Reappraised property values, for tax purposes, increase in most counties
In Montana’s most populous cities and counties — and, in some smaller counties as well — reappraised residential and business property values that determine property taxes often increased by double-digit percentages this year.Bullock planning town halls during DNC debate
Governor Steve Bullock has released the official schedule for his televised town halls this week.GOP legislative leaders object to Bullock’s order to fly Pride flag
Montana’s two top legislative leaders on Monday castigated Gov. Steve Bullock for flying the Pride flag, representing Montana’s gay community, at the state Capitol over the weekend, instead of the state flag.Daines meets with Trapper Creek Job Corps employees
Republican Sen. Steve Daines heard from Trapper Creek Job Corps employees about the president keeping the program open in Darby on Friday.Tester hosts town hall in downtown Missoula
Sen. Jon Tester was in Missoula Friday afternoon to answer questions from his constituents at a town hall forum at the Downtown Holiday Inn.Committee proposing marijuana legalization ballot measure launches survey
The committee planning a 2020 ballot initiative on legalizing recreational marijuana in Montana is asking for input on what its proposed measure should look like.Prospective US Senate candidate issues statement after fatal diving accident
John Mues, who survived a Canyon Ferry Lake diving accident that left another man dead during the filming of a political ad for Mues’ possible U.S. Senate run in 2020, issued a statement Thursday. -
Trump administration backtracks; Montana Job Corps centers to stay open
Two Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers in Montana will remain open — at least for now.Trump greenhouse-emission rule may not have much impact in Montana, observers say
While the Trump administration Wednesday unveiled its final rule to repeal Obama-era regulations on power-plant emissions, those watching the power and coal industries in Montana say the change ultimately may not make that much difference here.Daines, Tester advance Senate bill to federally recognize Little Shell Tribe
Montana’s congressional delegation made a successful bipartisan push Wednesday to advance legislation that federally recognizes the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.Bullock says he qualifies for Dem prez debate in July — but no guarantee of spot yet
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s presidential campaign said Tuesday he has met qualifications for the second Democratic presidential candidate debate in July — but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be on the stage in Detroit.Audit dings Stapleton for improper use of state vehicle to ‘commute’ to Billings
Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton improperly used a state vehicle to commute from Helena to his home in Billings, racking up 27,000 miles on the pickup truck during his first 18 months in office, a legislative audit says.Republican Rosendale jumps into MT’s open 2020 US House race
State Auditor Matt Rosendale, as expected, became the second Republican to jump into the 2020 race for Montana’s open U.S. House seat Monday — just three days after the incumbent, Greg Gianforte, announced he would run for governor.Tester addresses senior fraud in Flathead Valley
Sen. Jon Tester was in Kalispell on Friday to talk to elderly people about how to avoid scams targeted at senior citizens.Schreiner stumps in Billings on Saturday
Casey Schreiner, a newly minted candidate for Montana’s governorship, was in Billings on Saturday for a campaign event.