Politics & Government
The Daily Inter Lake’s Politics & Government section delivers updated local and national political coverage, featuring legislative developments, elections, policy debates, and government actions shaping Montana.
Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands
The Interior Department is canceling a rule that put conservation on equal footing with development, as President …
Democratic Party spokeswoman: Judge has ruled some Tennessee polls must extend Super Tuesday hours in wake of tornado
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Democratic Party spokeswoman: Judge has ruled some Tennessee polls must extend Super Tuesday hours in wake of tornado.
Trump campaign sues Washington Post, claims defamation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign on Tuesday sued the The Washington Post, alleging defamation in two opinion articles published last year th…
Texas voters casting big say over 2020 race on Super Tuesday
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' fast-changing politics were put to the test Tuesday as Democratic voters in the giant red state cast ballots in a primary that coul…
Lawmakers urged to act now to save state university system
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The leader of Pennsylvania's system of 14 state-owned universities told lawmakers Tuesday that it is urgent they act to help the schools in the face of sinking enrollment, rising student debt…
Nebraska could provide advocates for sex assault survivors
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — People who are sexually assaulted could a personal advocate to help them through the aftermath under a bill Nebraska lawmakers advanced on Tuesday.
Senators scrutinize web-scraping facial recognition startup
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. senators are scrutinizing a facial recognition software company over privacy concerns and the possible sale of its services to authoritarian regimes.
Colorado plans its own testing network to detect coronavirus
DENVER (AP) — Colorado is setting up a testing network to identify coronavirus cases, officials said Tuesday.
Sports franchises favor proposal to legalize sports betting
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s major sports franchises are applying their muscle to a state Senate bill that would legalize sports betting underneath the umbrella of the state lottery, even as opponents say legalized spo…
House OKs ban on unions for university faculty
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House on Tuesday passed a proposal to get rid of the faculty union at the state's public universities.
Officials: Penney ends controversial Alaska contract
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The grandson of a prominent donor to a group that supported Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's election said Tuesday that he has opted out of his controversial $8,000 a month contract with a state co…
GOP-backed voter photo ID bill passes Kentucky House
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentuckians would be required to show a government-issued photo ID in order to vote under a Republican-backed measure that cleared the state House on Tuesday.
The Latest: Steady vote in return to presidential primary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on Minnesota's primary election Tuesday (all times local):
Lawmakers close in on $7.5B measure to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are finalizing a $7.5 billion emergency bill to fund the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as fear is growing…
Army beginning increased virus screening for new recruits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army on Tuesday began increased health screenings for all new soldier recruits arriving at the four basic training centers around th…
GOP infighting in race for seat of disgraced Rep. Hunter
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A fierce fight between Republican candidates has punctuated the race for the vacated seat of disgraced California GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter, who …