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The 2021 meeting of Montana lawmakers was defined by Republicans' ironclad majority in both chambers with the backing of the first GOP governor in 16 years and work that began during a pandemic. MTPR’s Shaylee Ragar and YPR’s Kevin Trevellyan have been in the halls and zoom meetings for the past 80 days. Here’s their breakdown of the final day of action.
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After a heated debate and with the end of the session rapidly approaching, lawmakers successfully passed the 2-year state budget Thursday.
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Montana lawmakers have advanced a proposal to allocate money for the creation of a politically-appointed panel that would decide which patients can...
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Legislation that could prevent Montana businesses and government agencies from denying people services or employment because of vaccination status is heading to the governor’s desk. Lawmakers passed the bill over objections from health care industry leaders, who say it will prevent the state from returning to a pre-pandemic normal.
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Montana lawmakers advanced a preliminary state budget last week that outlines $12 billion in spending over the next two years. It's expected to land on...
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Halfway through Montana’s 67th legislative session, Republican lawmakers have worked in concert to pass legislative priorities to send to the desk of the state’s first GOP governor in nearly two decades. But disagreements have emerged over how to pass a balanced budget and how to pay for new substance abuse prevention programs.
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The Montana House today offered its support to a bill that would give lawmakers more say over how federal emergency aid is spent in between legislative sessions.
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A bill aimed at raising starter teacher pay got it’s first hearing this week in the Montana Legislature. Montana is ranked lowest in the country for...
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The first state budget offered by Gov. Greg Gianforte includes tax cuts and a marginal increase in general fund spending.
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A Montana legislative committee today heard testimony on two bills spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. The proposals involve federal relief spending and regulations waived during the current state of emergency.