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Bullock signs bill to make sports betting legal in Montana
Within a year, sports betting on professional and collegiate athletics will be available in Montana.Governor Bullock signs Hanna’s Act into law
Governor Steve Bullock signed “Hanna’s Act” Friday, a law aimed at addressing what some have called an epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous persons.Bullock signs ‘Jessica’s Law,’ mandates harsher punishment for child sex crimes
On Wednesday, Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter urged Gov. Steve Bullock to sign Senate Bill 155 into law; late that same day, Bullock made “Jessica’s Law” a reality.Supporters, opponents await Bullock decision on prescription-drug bill
Senate Bill 71, developed by Republican state Auditor Matt Rosendale, takes aim at pharmacy-benefit managers, the billion-dollar companies that insurers hire to “manage” drug benefits.MT Gov. Bullock preparing to announce candidacy for president
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will announce his bid for the presidency in two weeks, MTN News has learned — adding to the 20 Democrats already running for the 2020 nomination to challenge President Trump.Helena teacher Melissa Romano running again for MT Superintendent of Public Instruction
A Helena teacher who ran unsuccessfully for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2016 will campaign for the position again.Republican schism still defining politics – and roiling tempers – at the MT Legislature
In his final floor speech last Thursday, House Majority Leader Brad Tschida, R-Missoula, said the 58-member GOP majority is really “two separate minorities.”Bullock holds closed meeting in Butte, sparking election rumors
Gov. Steve Bullock held a town hall meeting, which was closed to the media, in Butte at the Carpenter’s Union Hall Friday afternoon, fueling speculation about a possible run for the presidency.Gianforte talks substance abuse and mental health care in Billings
Substance abuse and mental health care affect many Montana families, and those issues took the forefront Friday during U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte’s roundtable discussion in Billings.2019 Legislature comes to a close; preschool, Colstrip efforts fall short
Montana’s 2019 Legislature came to an end Thursday, as lawmakers passed the final pieces of the state’s two-year budget and a bill authorizing a new, $48 million state Historical Society museum.Montana Legislature wraps 66th session
The Montana Legislature closed the 66th session on the 87th workday.MT Legislature hung up on preschool, Colstrip in final moments
Montana lawmakers Wednesday inched toward the finish line of the 2019 Legislature, but they got hung up as members failed to reach an agreement on two key, unresolved issues. -
Gianforte recognizes Helena veterans for contributions to community
A pair of Helena veterans were honored Wednesday at a ceremony held by U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte.Hanna’s Act passes MT legislature, headed to Governor’s desk
Hanna’s Act has passed both chambers of the Montana legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s desk.Future of ‘Save Colstrip’ bill in doubt, is it about transmission, too?
The future of the proposal to prolong the life of the Colstrip 4 power plant, by encouraging NorthWestern Energy to buy a larger share of the plant, appeared in doubt Tuesday, as legislative leaders held off on appointing a panel that could resurrect it.Gov. Bullock vetoes three bills, including tax cut on Social Security income
Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed three bills late last week, including one that would have exempted more Social Security income from state taxation.Montana officials remind voters about changes to ballot collection rules
Election officials around Montana are mailing out ballots this month for school and special district elections in May.MT firefighter Health and Safety Bill signed into law
Professional firefighters from across Montana are celebrating as Senate Bill 160, or the Health and Safety Bill, was signed into law Thursday.Medicaid expansion, bonding bill for construction approved, as Legislature nears finish line
State lawmakers gave their final approval Thursday to two major proposals — the continuation of Medicaid expansion and the first state construction bonding bill in several sessions — as they neared the finish line of the 2019 Montana Legislature.Group proposes 2020 state ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana
A new group is seeking to let voters decide for themselves if the recreational use of marijuana should be legalized in the Treasure State.