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…
Minnesota Legislature scales back amid spread of COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature sharply scaled back its operations Monday, all but adjourning for a month, as the number of coronavirus cases …
Review recommends changes at Montana State Hospital unit
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — An independent review of a Montana State Hospital unit did not find significant patient care deficiencies, but recommended changes in the unit's operations.
Prominent pair of long-serving Wyoming lawmakers to retire
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Two prominent and long-serving Wyoming state lawmakers are planning to retire.
Nebraska Legislature suspends session amid virus fears
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature suspended its session on Monday to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Analysis: Biden's pragmatism shines in virus-centered debate
NEW YORK (AP) — As he campaigns for president, Joe Biden's moderate approach to governing often fails to excite his party's most passionate voters. But on the …
Idaho bill outlawing abortion if Roe is reversed advances
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A House panel on Monday approved legislation making abortion a crime should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing abortion rights nationwide.
Wisconsin officials push absentee voting in virus shutdown
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin election officials and political party leaders urged people Monday to vote in next month's presidential primary via absentee ballot rather than lining up at the polls in hopes of slow…
Supreme Court postponing arguments because of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court postponing arguments because of coronavirus.
Party's over: 4 states close bars, restaurants over virus
On Saturday night, revelers in many parts of the country ignored warnings against attending large gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, i…
Russian court approves law that could extend Putin's reign
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Constitutional Court on Monday approved a law on constitutional amendments that could allow Vladimir Putin to remain in power for another 16 years.
Anchorage officials to use ice arena for emergency shelter
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Ben Boeke Ice Arena in Anchorage is the preferred location for an additional shelter to house many of the city’s homeless as the COVID-19 virus spreads, officials said.
Tuesday's primaries offer chance for Biden to reach Latinos
PHOENIX (AP) — In Joe Biden’s pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination, he’s run repeatedly into a wall in the West, where Bernie Sanders’ strength am…
2020 Watch: How will the coronavirus change the elections?
NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
Kamala Harris backs Harrison's quest to unseat Graham in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In his campaign against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, Democrat Jaime Harrison is picking up the support of a former 2020 presidential hopeful…
Tanker with about 190 migrants runs aground on Greek island
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A tanker carrying around 190 migrants run aground in rough weather just outside the port on the Cycladic island of Kea, near the Greek capital, the coast guard said Monday.