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.
Kalispell City Council to consider ways to notify residents of future development
Kalispell City Council is expected to update the municipality’s public participation process for future developmen…
Lawmakers cancel session, Pritzker seeks sick-time relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Both houses of the Illinois General Assembly announced Wednesday that they have canceled legislative sessions in Springfield next week because of the threat of the spread of the new coronav…
GOP unveils 'diverse' slate in move to take New Mexico House
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Republicans on Wednesday introduced the slate of candidates they hope will flip the Democratic-controlled New Mexico House amid rural …
Democrats buoyed by high turnout in Michigan primary
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats are hoping the record turnout in the state's presidential primary portends well for their efforts to defeat President …
Local races not affected after Dallas County primary recount
AUSTIN (AP) — Dallas County completed the recount of missing ballots from last week's primary and the results showed local races were not affected, elections officials announced.
Florida passes bill to combat blue-green algae blooms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature is attempting to rein in the blue-green algae blooms that have hurt tourism and wildlife, sending Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a bill that seeks to reduce nutrients …
Coronavirus response included in final WA budget plan
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Racing to finish the 60-day legislative session amid growing concerns over containing the new coronavirus outbreak, Democratic leaders in…
New Hampshire House grapples with coronavirus concerns
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Concerns over the coronavirus outbreak are playing out in the New Hampshire House, where at least one member is in self-quarantine and the chamber is being repeatedly sanitized.
Sanders' formula for delegate victory evaporating in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders' mathematical path to winning enough delegates for the Democratic nomination is rapidly disappearing.
House votes to tighten oversight of federal surveillance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has taken a first step toward addressing errors made by the FBI during its investigation of the Trump campaign and Russia, with the …
Trump order expected on medical supplies amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce an executive order insisting on American-made medical supplies and pharmaceuticals in response…
Colorado amends legislation to ban flavored vaping products
DENVER (AP) — Legislation to ban all flavored vaping and nicotine products was amended to allow most vape shops to continue selling products such as menthol cigarettes, which account for more than 20% of cigarette …
Bill to criminalize doping schemes passes Senate committee
A bill that calls for prison time for those who participate in international doping schemes moved one step closer to becoming law Wednesday when it passed a Senate committee on a voice vote.
Congress approves measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress approves measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
Trump, GOP allies move quickly to discredit, attack Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his allies are planning sustained personal and reputational attacks against Joe Biden, casting him as ill-equipped…
University of Delaware reports coronavirus case; state's 1st
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A University of Delaware professor has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the school on Wednesday to cancel classes, move up spring break and announce that all instruction will take p…