Economy
Bullock stresses tech disruption and workforce training at national governors conference
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Bullock urges governors: help workers face changing economy.
2019 Montana Legislature
As the 2019 session ends, a powerful faction of GOP lawmakers tallies its wins and losses
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The so-called Solutions Caucus carried Medicaid expansion renewal, infrastructure funding, and political central committee reform. The also saw some last-day defeats.
Medicaid Expansion
After major revisions, Montana’s Medicaid expansion renewal bill heads to the governor’s desk
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After a turbulent ride through the Montana Legislature, a bill extending Montana’s Medicaid expansion program cleared its final legislative hurdle Thursday.
Colstrip
Embattled Colstrip bill gets a messaging makeover. It’s all about transmission, now.
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SB 331’s true intent is to secure access to the 500-kilovolt “backbone” emanating from Colstrip, some supporters say. Transmission lines are valuable to companies like NorthWestern, due in part to how utilities make money.
Colstrip
Controversial Colstrip bill undergoes more changes, muddling its intent
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A bill purportedly meant to save the coal-fired power plant by making it easier for NorthWestern Energy to take on a bigger ownership share in Colstrip generation continues to evolve. But some lawmakers and lobbyists say they’re no longer certain what the proposed legislation actually does.
Medicaid Expansion
From addict to peer: how Medicaid expansion gave one man a shot at redemption.
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Peer support specialists help Montanans cope with mental and addiction disorders. A bill could channel more funding to the program, but lawmakers need to find solutions for Medicaid expansion first.
2019 Montana Legislature
Colstrip and central committee bills come to a head on the Senate floor
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Two hot-button bills get Senate approval after a flip-flop vote and heated debate.
Medicaid Expansion
As Montana lawmakers debate Medicaid expansion, a caretaker wonders what the future holds for her family
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The Montana Legislature is currently embroiled in a debate about whether or how the state’s Medicaid expansion program should continue. Coverage for 96,000 Montanans like Andrea Melle hangs in the balance.