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People in the Billings area will have the opportunity to visit with local lawmakers in Helena through legislative videoconference sessions hosted by the Billings Chamber of Commerce and Montana State University Billings.
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The second-term Republican cited the difficulties of balancing student and legislative life, as well as "significant backlash" from members of her caucus.
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Health department officials anticipate having to transfer two dozen patients from the Montana State Hospital to another state-run facility if a bill to end involuntary commitments passes.
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Host Mara Silvers and reporters Ellis Juhlin and Shaylee Ragar discuss the legislation they're watching this week — along with the schisms between and within the parties that are starting to form.
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A bill to charge registration fees on electric vehicles has advanced out committee.
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State health officials Thursday updated lawmakers on their plan to improve care at the Montana State Hospital and to apply for federal recertification in roughly 18 months. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pulled certification following patient deaths, blocking Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements from flowing to the state hospital.
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Montana lawmakers said lowering costs and expanding patient access will be their top health care goals for the new legislative session.
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Montana’s marijuana industry includes 432 dispensaries, employs more than 4,000 people and contributes millions of dollars in tax revenue.
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Montana lawmakers take their oaths of office and begin their work in the state capitol.
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Hard-line Montana House and Senate conservatives have formed a new caucus in the Legislature modeled after the U.S. House Freedom Caucus. Montana’s Freedom Caucus was created through collaboration with state legislators and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, who is a member of the similarly named national group.