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Bullock Vetoes Interstate Health Care Compact

April 21, 2017NewsMRLCC

HELENA, Mont. – A bill to increase individual control over healthcare options by allowing Montana to enter an interstate health care compact has been vetoed by Governor Steve Bullock. HB 266, sponsored by Representative Nancy Ballance (HD87), allows Montana to be included in an interstate compact of member states seeking to protect individual liberty and … Continue reading Bullock Vetoes Interstate Health Care Compact →

House Leadership Urges Governor to Sign HB 334

April 20, 2017NewsMRLCC

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Steve Bullock has until the end of the day to take action on House Bill 334, a bill to ensure that Medicaid funds intended to help the elderly and disabled are used solely for that purpose. “We’re expecting the Governor to do the right thing and ensure that Medicaid funds are … Continue reading House Leadership Urges Governor to Sign HB 334 →

Montana Senate and House Reject Out of State Special Interests

April 10, 2017NewsMRLCC

Helena, Mont. – Last Friday, the House of Representatives passed Senate Joint Resolution 15, which sends a united legislative message to the Montana Supreme Court and Governor Steve Bullock that the Montana Legislature will not tolerate the unconstitutional content of the American Bar Association (ABA) Rule 8.4g. The ABA, a non-profit Illinois based political advocacy … Continue reading Montana Senate and House Reject Out of State Special Interests →

GOP Access Bills Move Forward

March 26, 2017NewsMRLCC

HELENA, Mont. – A bill to create a “public lands access advocate” will receive a hearing today in the House Natural Resources Committee. This is one of the bills in the Republican package to improve public land access. House Bill 651, sponsored by Representative Matt Regier, will create a position serving under the Land Board … Continue reading GOP Access Bills Move Forward →

Bullock Denies Montanans Freedom and Affordability in Healthcare

March 24, 2017NewsMRLCC

Helena, Mont. – Yesterday, Governor Steve Bullock denied Montanans the opportunity to lower the cost of their healthcare and provide doctors and patients freedom from onerous federal regulations. Bullock vetoed Senate Bill 100, sponsored by Sen. Cary Smith, R- Billings, which would have allowed patients and doctors to enter into direct agreements about healthcare options. … Continue reading Bullock Denies Montanans Freedom and Affordability in Healthcare →

Legislature Again Votes to Protect Whistleblowers

March 20, 2017NewsMRLCC

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Legislature again voted to protect whistleblowers from retaliation in state government positions, sending a clear message to Governor Steve Bullock. “The people of Montana have sent a strong message through the Legislature that they want more transparency in state government,” stated Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen. “I urge Governor … Continue reading Legislature Again Votes to Protect Whistleblowers →