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Court administrator says Legislature ‘misstates the facts, cries foul’
Gianforte sides with Republican legislators in criticizing state judiciary
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Judge blocks abortion laws while case proceeds
Vaccine discrimination law gets a second legal challenge
More than half the states rolled back public health powers during pandemic
NEWS BRIEFS
Lawmakers question judges about ethics standards
New Montana law sows confusion — and defiance — over school quarantines
Planned Parenthood of Montana sues to block four abortion laws, arguing unconstitutionality
Where legal challenges to new laws stand now
Feds to nix work requirements in Montana Medicaid expansion program
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
GOP lawmaker pleads guilty to obstructing officer
Sen. Jason Ellsworth apologized for his parts of his conduct during a May traffic stop in his Monday court appearance.
Big Sky Pride returns to Helena
After a legislative session that left many in Montana’s LGBTQIA+ community playing defense, thousands gather to celebrate community and resolve.
Transgender plaintiffs sue over ‘draconian’ requirement in new law
Two plaintiffs represented by the ACLU of Montana have filed a lawsuit against the state seeking to overturn Senate Bill 280, which requires residents to obtain gender-affirming surgery and a court order before updating their birth certificates.
Republican subpoena effort invalid, state Supreme Court rules
In a unanimous decision, the state Supreme Court said the Legislature’s subpoenas were “impermissibly overbroad” and “exceed the scope of legislative authority”
Media lawsuit alleging open-meetings violation dismissed
District Court Judge Mike Menahan’s dismissal of a media lawsuit alleging open-meeting violations affirms House Judiciary Chair Barry Usher’s sub-quorum strategy for private legislative meetings.
Federal spending drives Montana budget
Montana lawmakers approved $16 billion in spending this year. More than half is coming from federal coffers.
States step up push to regulate pharmacy drug brokers
With a new law that places pharmacy benefit managers under state oversight, Montana is one testing ground for whether more transparency will lead to lower prescription drug prices.
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