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Lawmakers spar over legislative rules
Republican lawmakers from the Joint Senate and House Rules Committee met Thursday in an unusual effort to propose changes to legislative rules before the 2021 session. Democratic lawmakers boycotted the meeting, insisting that it was illegitimate.
Reading the weather in Bullock vs. Daines
The outcome of Montana’s Senate race will help decide control of the upper chamber of Congress, and both Steve Daines and Steve Bullock are touting their environmental credentials.
Shared State
In Montana’s 2020 race for governor, the candidates’ views on the intersection of religion and policy could have implications for some hot-button legislation.
Daines campaign website promotes mail voting, but only for Trump supporters
“Our campaign is looking to identify our supporters and turn them out to vote — this is what campaigns do,” said Daines campaign spokeswoman Julia Doyle
New climate plan calls for carbon neutrality by 2050
A council of 44 people appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock spent more than a year developing a climate plan. The council advanced more than 50 recommendations for the state to consider, 40 of which were unanimous.
Shared State
What is a “real Montanan,” and why does it matter so much in our politics?
Shared State
Politicians are on the airwaves claiming how their candidacies best reflect “Montana values.” But behind the political promises and rhetoric, there are actual policies up for debate.
Dems attack Gianforte for ‘truancy’
Montana’s sole U.S. representative, now running for governor, missed a series of votes to join Vice President Mike Pence on a visit to Billings last year.
Telemedicine and Montana’s digital divide
Since launching in March, Telehealth Access for Seniors has raised $85,000 and donated 1,900 devices — some brand-new — to seniors and low-income people in 26 states. Alongside cofounder Aakshi Agarwal, Hannah’s classmate at Yale, Arjun and Hannah have coordinated the efforts of 315 volunteers, mostly students.
How pandemic politicization undermines public health
Public health responses to the pandemic, from mask requirements to limits on large gatherings, are becoming increasingly politicized, creating strife for health officials across Montana.
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