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Lawmakers debate competing proposals to address Bakken boom

on February 19, 2013

Lawmakers debate competing proposals to address Bakken boom

State lawmakers are considering a number of bills to address infrastructure needs faced by communities near the Bakken Oil Boom. There are very different... 

Bill would have top-two vote earners moving forward from Primary Election, regardless of party

on February 19, 2013

Bill would have top-two vote earners moving forward from Primary Election, regardless of party

Montana lawmakers are considering a bill which put in place major changes to the state’s primary election system. Under Big Fork Republican Representative... 

Corner crossing bill fails House vote

on February 19, 2013

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House on Monday rejected a plan that aimed to give hunters and others access at “corner crossings” to public... 

Legislative preview for Tuesday, February 19

on February 19, 2013

On Tuesday, Montana’s House State Administration Committee will hear testimony on a bill (House Bill 436) that would eliminate partisan primary elections.Also... 

Legislative wrap-up for Monday, February 18

on February 19, 2013

Monday at the Montana Legislature, the House Taxation Committee considered a bill that would give landowners tax credit for providing access to state lands.Meanwhile,... 

Senate Republicans unveil collective priorities

on February 18, 2013

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Senate Republicans have quietly unveiled collective priorities for their majority that are topped by a goal to limit state spending... 

Montana lawmakers focus on expanding gun rights, nullifying federal laws

on February 17, 2013

Montana lawmakers focus on expanding gun rights, nullifying federal laws

HELENA – The halls of Congress are more than 2,000 miles away, but when it comes to the debate over guns, the two capitals seem poles apart. In Washington,... 

Highlights from week 6 at the Montana Legislature

on February 17, 2013

Highlights from week 6 at the Montana Legislature

Lawmakers have floated several ideas to combat the so-called “dark money” responsible for many of the attack ads during the 2012 election. Now it’s... 

Governor Bullock proposes one-time infusion for Insure Montana

on February 17, 2013

The Bullock Administration offered a proposal to provide a one-time infusion of cash to help a popular small business health insurance program, Insure... 

Legislative preview for Monday, February 18

on February 17, 2013

On Monday, the House Taxation Committee will consider a bill that would give landowners tax credit for providing access to state lands. Meanwhile, another...