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…
Michelle Obama rally canceled due to coronavirus concerns
DETROIT (AP) — A voter participation rally in Detroit that was to feature former first lady Michelle Obama was canceled Wednesday because of concerns over the new coronavirus.
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961 of 961 precincts - 100 percent
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961 of 961 precincts - 100 percent
Idaho license plates good for 10 years under new law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho motorists will have three additional years before having to replace a vehicle's physical license plates.
Oglala Sioux Tribe approves medical, recreational marijuana
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe passed a referendum to legalize medical and recreational marijuana on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, according to preliminary results from the trib…
With primary concession, Holley wins Democratic Lt Gov nod
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters are poised to make history in November electing an African American as lieutenant governor for the first time now that a legislator won the Democratic nomination.
Utah lawmakers pass bill to cap insulin costs
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The cost of insulin has decreased for diabetes patients and their families in Utah after a bill was passed capping copayments at $30 a month.
Costs to repair road damage from Hawaii volcano set at $82M
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Hawaii County agreed on an $82 million damage assessment to be used to repair roads inundated by lava during a massive volcanic eruption.
Interior department files arguments in Izembek refuge case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The federal Department of the Interior has filed arguments in Alaska District Court favoring the completion of an emergency access road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
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4,943 of 4,943 precincts - 100 percent
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4,943 of 4,943 precincts - 100 percent
Turkey's Erdogan compares Greek actions at border to Nazis
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's president on Wednesday made the incendiary claim that the Greek authorities' alleged mistreatment of migrants at its border was …
Bernie Sanders captures win in North Dakota caucuses
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Bernie Sanders captured North Dakota's caucuses Wednesday, a repeat victory in a state he won four years ago but the smallest of prizes afte…
Bosnia police move hundreds of migrants to a refugee camp
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnian police on Wednesday moved hundreds of migrants, who have been sleeping rough in a central town, to a refugee center near Sarajevo.
Virus lockdown hits Vatican as pope livestreams audience
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis held his weekly general audience in the privacy of his library Wednesday as the Vatican implemented Italy’s drastic virus lockdown mea…