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Montana state capitol Helena
Posted inNews

Does the state Legislature need a special session to spend down the budget surplus? 

Avatar photo by Arren Kimbel-Sannit 08.22.202208.23.2022

Republican legislators are divided on calls to assemble in a special session and pass income and property tax rebates, the latest proposal for spending down a substantial state budget surplus.

Montana state capitol Helena
Posted inMontana Legislature

Special session call fails to attract a majority

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 02.18.202202.18.2022
Montana state capitol Helena
Posted inMontana Legislature

Republican legislator solicits support for special session

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 02.15.202202.15.2022
Posted inCoronavirus

Greg Gianforte’s pandemic tightrope act

Mara Silvers headshot white background by Mara Silvers 02.04.202202.04.2022
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Posted inPublic Service Commission

Federal judges skeptical of ‘wait until 2023’ argument in PSC redistricting case

Avatar photo by Eric Dietrich 01.14.202201.14.2022
Brad Tschida
Posted inElections

Election critics press their case for special legislative committee

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 12.06.202112.06.2021
Mike Lindell
Posted inElections

Election fraud argument gets an audience with Montana’s Department of Justice

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 12.03.202112.03.2021
St. Peter's Health hospital in Helena.
Posted inMontana Legislature

Legislative special counsel to investigate attorney general’s actions toward Helena hospital

Mara Silvers headshot white background by Mara Silvers 10.26.202111.01.2021

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