‘Five and Five’ opponents prefer a House version of the pay plan without across the board increases.
Gay rights victory, executive pay and raises for state employees
Community News Service on April 10, 2013
A historic victory for gay rights, insurance executive salaries, state employee pay raises and long term building projects in today’s Daily Digest.
Bakken infrastructure needs, charter schools on Wednesday’s agenda
Legislative News Service on April 9, 2013
The House will consider infrastructure needs arising from the Bakken boom and debate the establishment of public charter schools on Wednesday.
The bill would repeal an obsolete state law that criminalizes gay sex.
The Senate Rules Committee met to try to settle allegations between the parties concerning a chaotic parliamentary showdown in the chamber last Friday.
House Bill 5 would pay cash for deferred maintenance projects and University buildings. Opponents object to the location of the Missoula College campus.
Leaked emails, Republican subpoenas and dollars for schools in today’s Daily Digest.
Full House to debate Senate Bill 107 on Tuesday.
Public defenders seek Legislature’s help to ease burden on attorneys
Community News Service on April 8, 2013
Public defender offices across Montana struggle to make do with limited resources and an ever-increasing workload.
‘Grateful Nation’ statue designated Montana’s official Iraq/Afghanistan war memorial
Dan Boyce on April 8, 2013
Governor Bullock signed the bill Monday recognizing the memorial spearheaded by the group Grateful Nation Montana.
