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 …
Polson City Commission appoints police chief as interim city manager
The Polson City Commission appointed the City of Polson Police Chief George Simpson as interim city manager during a special meeting on Thursday, April 23.
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline
President Donald Trump granted a key approval Thursday for a major new oil pipeline that would carry oil from Canada into the U.S. where it would be exported a…
Sheehy promises White House ballroom bill following D.C. shooting scare
Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy on Sunday indicated that he will propose a bill authorizing construction of a White House East Wing ballroom for President Donald …
Kalispell City Council revisits Main Street Safety Action Plan as federal funding returns
The embattled Main Street Safety Action Plan is returning to City Hall as councilors once again consider whether to pursue a federal grant to fund the projects…
Doctored images of legislative candidates spur complaint
Republican legislative candidate Jennifer Carlson was approached by two members of her church this month asking why she was wearing a “she/her” pin in a photo they had seen. A few days later, at the bank, someone e…
Kalispell City Council adopts sweeping zoning reforms, eliminates public hearings on subdivisions
Kalispell City Council on Monday approved sweeping changes to the municipality’s land use regulations, encouraging higher-density development and removing publ…
Kalispell Council to vote on zoning and subdivision reforms aimed at boosting housing density
Kalispell City Council will vote Monday on land use regulations aimed at promoting higher density development and streamlining the subdivision approval process.
Marion School officials seek solutions after Flathead Library trustees discontinue book deliveries
Determined to retain access to the Flathead County Library, Marion School Board members are considering standing up a volunteer delivery service to keep the bo…
State Sen. Windy Boy drops out of U.S. House race amid allegations of sexual abuse, Dems say
Montana state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy is dropping out of the race for the 2nd Congressional District and has been asked to resign from his position in the Legi…
Planning Commission advances South Kalispell commercial development along U.S. 93
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Sliter Park lease voted down by parks board
The Flathead County Weed/Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously April 6 against recommending the renewal of the Sliter Park lease.
With public hearings being phased out, Kalispell City Council looks for new ways to inform residents of subdivision proposals
City councilors on Monday agreed to find ways to alert residents to proposed subdivisions in Kalispell as state law phases out public review before municipal l…
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers lea…
Planning Commission to consider rehab of trio of affordable housing complexes in Kalispell
The public on Tuesday can weigh in on a proposal to revamp three existing low-income apartment complexes off Two Mile Drive.
Kalispell Council to review state-mandated changes to zoning and subdivision regulations
Kalispell City Council on Monday will mull over land use regulation changes that would promote higher density housing and eliminate public hearings on proposed…