Flathead lawmakers see successes in first half of legislative session

Among the bills pitched by local lawmakers that survived the first half of the legislative session are a revision of forest taxation laws, legalization of the sale of pre-made Jell-O shots, the combination of two Northwest Montana conservation commissions and the creation of a new veterans cemetery in the area.

“There is a lot of work to be done but I can tell you that your Flathead delegation is definitely earning the people’s money,” said Sen...