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.
Neill, Bankhead court rural voters in Senate primary
For two of the front-running Montana Democrats in this year’s U.S. Senate race, part of the strategy has been to c…
Some Idaho lawmakers opting out amid coronavirus fears
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two Idaho lawmakers are getting out of the Statehouse due to fears from the new coronavirus, and others said Tuesday that their decision to…
Barr tells AP FBI probing cyber incident on federal network
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr vowed in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that there would be swift and severe action if a for…
Kemp signs amended Georgia budget, $100 million for virus
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed into law a midyear amended budget that includes $100 million in emergency funding to combat the new co…
Esper: Pentagon to give respirator masks, ventilators to HHS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that the Pentagon will provide civilian health authorities with 5 million respirator masks and 2,00…
Military faces limitations in responding to virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is already helping combat the coronavirus outbreak in the United States and is considering ways to do more.
Suspicious vehicle near US Embassy in Belgium a false alarm
BRUSSELS (AP) — Brussels police investigated a vehicle near the U.S. Embassy in Belgium that drew suspicion and a bomb squad during a brief security alert Tuesday that ended up being called a false alarm.
Colorado man and insurer pay $500K over 2017 wildfire
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man and his insurance company paid $500,000 to the U.S. government over a wildfire that burned federal land in the state.
Mall of America closing as Minnesota fights against COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The largest retail and entertainment center in the U.S. said it would temporarily shut down Tuesday in support of Minnesota's efforts to com…
Illinois officials point fingers over primary voting issues
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago elections official and Illinois' Democratic governor traded accusations on Tuesday as city voters reported problems casting ballots af…
Utah attorney is latest to run for state attorney general
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A high-profile Democratic defense attorney entered the race for Utah attorney general Tuesday, shortly after a reform-minded prosecutor m…
Putin orders Russian constitutional vote despite virus fears
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a vote on changes to the constitution which could allow him to extend his rule to be held nex…
EU leaders agree to shut down bloc's external borders for 30 days
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU leaders agree to shut down bloc's external borders for 30 days.
Evers orders bars, restaurants to close, limits gatherings
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE
SC Senate OKs $45M to fight virus; debates emergency plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are set to approve $45 million in emergency funding to fight the new coronavirus and will debate whether to go ah…
Summers sworn in as state senator for south Georgia district
ATLANTA (AP) — A Cordele businessman has been sworn in to the state Senate representing a south Georgia district.