Montana legislature begins session amid dueling protests
Demonstrators gather on the south side of the Montana State Capitol urging people to wear masks in Helena, Mont. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began amid dueling protests outside the Capitol over state directives to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Many Republicans chose not to wear masks during their swearing-in ceremonies. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP)
About 100 demonstrators gather on the north steps of the State Capitol for the "We the People" Freedom March in Helena, Mont. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began amid dueling protests outside the Capitol over state directives to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Many Republicans chose not to wear masks during their swearing-in ceremonies. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP)
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began Monday with dueling protests outside the Capitol over pandemic directives, as Republican leaders hinted they will ease restrictions put in place by the former Democratic governor to limit the spread of COVID-19....
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