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…
Trump talks down virus as his properties face possible hit
NEW YORK (AP) — One of President Donald Trump's first impulses in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus in China was to suggest it was a buying opportuni…
6 questions heading into next set of Democratic primaries
The newly formed two-man race for the Democratic presidential nomination debuts Tuesday, a week after Joe Biden benefited from a rapid consolidation of moderat…
AP Deleg Count-Dem Regions, 8th Add,400
NORTHEAST Steyer +- Thistle +- Torgesen +- Uncommitted +-
AP Deleg Count-Dem Regions, 2nd Add,400
NORTHEAST Bloxham +- Booker +- Boyd +- Bullock +-
Hundreds in DC asked to quarantine after exposure in church
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several hundred people are being asked to self-quarantine after potential exposure to the first confirmed case of the new coronavirus in Wash…
Stakes rise for Sanders heading into Michigan primary
DETROIT (AP) — Bernie Sanders proved his 2016 presidential bid was serious with an upset victory in Michigan powered by his opposition to free trade and appeal…
Governor vetoes spending on oil-price, coronavirus concerns
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's governor vetoed hundreds of local roadway projects Monday as a plunge in world oil prices threatened to reverse budget surpl…
Arizona now seeing 'community spread' of new virus
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's health director warned Monday that community spread of the new coronavirus is now happening and case numbers could reach what is seen in a flu season.
AP Delegate Count,100
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Melania Trump cancels fundraiser, cites scheduling conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump has canceled a California fundraiser set for later this month.
With deadlines looming, budgets and bills enter final stages
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — With deadlines looming, lawmakers scrambled on Monday to decide on several high-profile initiatives, including legalizing industrial hemp, Gov. Kristi Noem's streamlining of county permits for f…
Missouri Senate passes ban on marijuana-infused candy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators on Monday passed a wide-ranging bill that would ban marijuana-infused candy for medical use, an attempt to ensure children don't accidentally eat the drug.
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to run for Senate against Daines
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Monday he will run against first-term Republican Sen. Steve Daines, giving Democrats a boost in their effo…
Kentucky House passes bill to combat human trafficking
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A top-priority bill aimed at bolstering efforts to crack down on human trafficking in Kentucky won passage in the state House on Monday.
Missouri lawmakers seek to create a military department
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters could decide later this year whether to to create a state department of defense answerable directly to the governor.