‘We’ve reached a historic compromise on a century-old dispute that protects the water rights of all Montanans,’ Daines said Thursday.
CSKT Water Compact
Olszewski and Republican cohort asks Daines to withdraw CSKT compact bill
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“This discussion that the water is a treaty right is wrong,” Olszewski said Wednesday.
Legislative Week
Would annual sessions give Montanans better government? Lawmakers have mixed views.
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Most states have shifted to annual legislative sessions in recent decades. Montana is one of just four that haven’t.
News
Conflict over unreleased Medicaid audit could delay state infrastructure projects
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Because the state could potentially have to repay federal Medicaid funding if officials conclude the program is mismanaged, auditors want the governor’s office to include a disclosure notice in financial filings.
MT Lowdown Podcast
Episode 51 — Legislative Services Division Executive Director Susan Fox
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“The budget people don’t understand the policy people, and the policy people don’t understand the budget.”
Legislature
Four issues to track as lawmakers gather for Legislative Week
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The event is billed, in part, as an opportunity to explore whether Montana would be better served by annual sessions.
Long Streets Project
As trade war simmers, Montana farmers get federal relief. Here’s where the 2019 subsidies hit home.
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Industry leaders are skeptical that the program puts ag producers back in the black.
Year in Review
A look back at the top MTFP stories of 2019
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From the 66th Montana Legislature to the 2020 elections, it’s been a news-filled year.
MTFP News
We’re hiring!
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Capping a year of strong journalism and successful fundraising, MTFP is looking for a reporter to help us up our game in the new year.