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…
Ohio governor, an early lone wolf on virus, wins wide praise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A week before Ohio recorded any coronavirus cases, Gov. Mike DeWine delivered his first warning, banning spectators from an international…
Former GOP Rep. Richard Hanna, a moderate voice, dies at 69
BARNEVELD, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna, a moderate Republican from upstate New York who broke with his party in 2016 over supporting then-candid…
Governing in crisis: California's Newsom faces another test
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads through California, the restrictions placed on its 40 million residents have varied by county and communit…
Idaho wildlife agency kills 17 wolves in Lolo Zone
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — More than a dozen wolves were killed last month to help curb struggling elk populations in north-central Idaho, wildlife officials said.
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Maryland governor pushes April 28 primary back to June 2
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads worldwide, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan postponed the state's April 28 primary to June 2 on Tuesday, but said the…
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Ex-Scottish leader begins defense against sex crimes claims
LONDON (AP) — Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond denounced some of the sex-crimes charges against him as “deliberate fabrications for a political purp…
China says it will revoke credentials of Americans at three US newspapers in response to new US curbs on Chinese media
BEIJING (AP) — China says it will revoke credentials of Americans at three US newspapers in response to new US curbs on Chinese media.
Mnuchin: Federal government intends to keep financial markets open, shorter hours may be necessary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mnuchin: Federal government intends to keep financial markets open, shorter hours may be necessary.
US virus reaction? Some go on lockdown, some go to the beach
Nearly 7 million people in the San Francisco area were all but confined to their homes Tuesday in the nation's most sweeping lockdown against the coronavirus, …
Senate Majority Leader McConnell says Senate will not adjourn until it acts on major coronavirus package to help economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader McConnell says Senate will not adjourn until it acts on major coronavirus package to help economy.
Manchin endorses Salango for West Virginia governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has endorsed Democrat Ben Salango for governor of West Virginia, the candidate said Tuesday.
Hawaii Senate passes bill to ban foreigner home purchases
HONOLULU (AP) — A bill to prohibit foreigners from buying some homes in Hawaii was endorsed by state senators in an effort to make housing more affordable for local residents.