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Posted in2023 Legislature

Veto politics set up standoffs between Gianforte and lawmakers

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Hardball negotiations over potential veto overrides could jeopardize major bipartisan legislation from the 2023 session that still awaits consideration by Gov. Greg Gianforte, including a high-profile childcare funding bill and a portion of an increase to Medicaid provider reimbursement rates written into the state budget, several lawmakers said this week.

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How GOP attempts to reshape the judiciary fared this session 

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Sober living home operators push back against oversight bill

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Legislature moves to name highway after Blackfeet chief

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Funding increase targets career development for students

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Bill would shrink Montana Supreme Court from seven justices to five

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Montana Freedom Caucus launches with Rosendale as its north star

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Bill to bring oversight to addiction recovery homes sees first hearing

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