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.

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Sam Forstag declares victory in Dem primary for US House

Sam Forstag speaks during a forum for Democratic candidates in Whitefish on March 9. (Hailey Smalley/Daily Inter Lake)

Missoula smokejumper Sam Forstag declared victory Wednesday morning in a four-way contested primary among Democrat…

Updated 16 years, 8 months ago

Mitchell cites business savvy, family focus as strengths

Phil Mitchell has a simple philosophy that's driving his bid for a seat on the Whitefish City Council: Listen to the people and respect their needs and opinions.

Updated 16 years, 8 months ago

Kahle: Developer work gives him unique skills for council

Bill Kahle's introduction to local politics was serving on the Whitefish growth policy steering committee, a task that allowed him to not only get his feet wet in local government but also see how the council works.

Updated 16 years, 8 months ago