About 50 Republican legislators implored Montana’s congressional delegation to reject $40 million in federal preschool grant funding in an August letter. The move left Gov. Steve Bullock literally throwing up his hands while speaking to teachers recently. Bullock pushed a failed state-funded preschool initiative this fall. He joked that he was pretty sure Republican legislators … Continue reading Republican legislators urge rejection of $40M federal preschool grant →

Unlike many of the other representatives in the Montana Legislature, I don’t yet own a house and my business opportunities are still in the phases of what I’d call adventurous. When traveling across Montana, I consider myself lucky enough to have friends who supply a couch to sleep on. As one of the youngest members … Continue reading Rep. Zolnikov: Gianforte is a Montana success story →

HELENA (AP) – A federal court has rejected Montana’s request to rehear its defense of state campaign contribution limits. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday that none of its 44 judges moved to reconsider the case that the court already decided was tried on out-of-date standards. A panel of three federal judges … Continue reading 9th Circuit rejects appeal on Montana contribution limits →

HELENA — Montana’s highest-ranking lawmakers are exploring opportunities to reinforce legislative authority over executive agencies. The Legislative Council decided on Friday to verse lawmakers in their ability and responsibility to oversee state departments. Republicans and Democrats on the interim committee agreed lawmakers could do more to communicate with agencies and keep tabs on their rulemaking … Continue reading Lawmakers to buttress authority over executive agencies →