Bill to legalize sports betting in Montana advances in the Legislature
March 24, 2019
11:52 am
A bill to legalize sports betting in Montana has passed out of a Senate committee.
Montana Politics
Daines talks healthcare with veterans in Saturday round table
March 24, 2019
10:07 am
On Saturday, Senator Steve Daines heard directly from veterans on the issues they face with the Veteran’s Administration (VA) in rural areas.
Medicaid expansion vote delayed
March 23, 2019
12:33 pm
The first committee vote on the bills to continue Medicaid expansion in Montana has been delayed.
Lodging-tax increase would finance new Historical Society museum — and more
March 22, 2019
10:30 pm
For several sessions, state lawmakers have rejected funding for a proposed new Montana Historical Society museum in Helena — but this time, a GOP senator hopes a new funding source that also spreads money statewide will get the project approved.
State donates medical equipment to Tribal Healthcare Apprenticeship program
March 21, 2019
8:05 pm
State agencies are donating medical equipment to help a Tribal Healthcare Apprenticeship program on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation.
Bill would give movie companies tax incentives to come to Montana
March 21, 2019
1:23 pm
State lawmakers are talking about getting movie companies to come to the Treasure State with the help of a new bill.
Attorney General Fox endorses legislation to stop robocalls
March 21, 2019
10:34 am
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox signed a letter along with a coalition of attorneys general across the country calling on congress to pass the TRACED Act.
Montana 2020: Gianforte gubernatorial run would have ‘domino effect’ on statewide races
March 20, 2019
5:04 pm
While the 2020 election is a long way off, Republicans and Democrats alike in Montana are already prepping for what could be a game-changing event: Republican Congressman Greg Gianforte running for governor.
PSC denies NorthWestern requests to strike testimony on Colstrip in rate case
March 20, 2019
12:13 pm
State regulators reviewing NorthWestern Energy’s proposed $35 million rate increase voted Tuesday to reject most of the company’s requests to strike testimony on the future costs to ratepayers for the Colstrip 4 power plant.
Proposed legislation would legalize sports gambling in Montana
March 19, 2019
6:30 pm
Proposed legislation heard at the State Capitol Tuesday would legalize sports gambling in Montana, but only in qualified locations like taverns.
PSC backs bill that would undercut its authority to regulate Colstrip-related costs for consumers
March 19, 2019
3:05 pm
A majority of the state Public Service Commission Monday threw its support behind the controversial bill designed to help NorthWestern Energy buy an additional part of the Colstrip 4 power plant, to keep it operating well into the future.
State lawmakers talk big-ticket items in this week’s Face the State
March 17, 2019
6:04 pm
In this weeks’s Face the State, MTN Chief Political Reporter Mike Dennison sits down with Jon Sesso and Eric Moore, at the midpoint of the 2019 legislative session. The group talks Medicaid, infrastructure, and more.
Daines welcomes home Kalispell’s 495th
March 17, 2019
3:59 pm
Saturday night, Senator Steve Daines was in Kalispell, at the Glacier Jet Center, welcoming home Kalispell’s 495th CSSB.
Personal stories, politics and big money: Medicaid expansion bills have first hearings
March 16, 2019
7:46 pm
The crowd started gathering early for Saturday’s dual hearing before the House Human Services Committee on the two competing bills that would continue Medicaid expansion.
Montana House holds first hearing for firefighter health and safety bill
March 15, 2019
6:15 pm
Montana firefighters were at the Legislature Friday continuing their fight for coverage for on-the-job illnesses.
