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 moves forward on housing board, development standards along Parkline trail
City councilors narrowly agreed to move forward Monday on two housing-related initiatives championed by Kalispell …
Sports franchises favor proposal to legalize sports betting
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s major sports franchises are applying their muscle to a state Senate bill that would legalize sports betting underneath the umbrella of the state lottery, even as opponents say legalized spo…
House OKs ban on unions for university faculty
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House on Tuesday passed a proposal to get rid of the faculty union at the state's public universities.
Officials: Penney ends controversial Alaska contract
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The grandson of a prominent donor to a group that supported Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's election said Tuesday that he has opted out of his controversial $8,000 a month contract with a state co…
GOP-backed voter photo ID bill passes Kentucky House
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentuckians would be required to show a government-issued photo ID in order to vote under a Republican-backed measure that cleared the state House on Tuesday.
The Latest: Steady vote in return to presidential primary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on Minnesota's primary election Tuesday (all times local):
Lawmakers close in on $7.5B measure to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are finalizing a $7.5 billion emergency bill to fund the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as fear is growing…
Army beginning increased virus screening for new recruits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army on Tuesday began increased health screenings for all new soldier recruits arriving at the four basic training centers around th…
GOP infighting in race for seat of disgraced Rep. Hunter
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A fierce fight between Republican candidates has punctuated the race for the vacated seat of disgraced California GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter, who …
Missouri state Senate Democrats shuffle leadership
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The top Democrat in the Missouri state Senate resigned from leadership Tuesday to give her successor time to transition.
High court debates presidential power on Super Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with how much power the president should have to fire the head of an independent agency, a question import…
Senator fined $500 for ethics violation in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Legislative Ethics Board has fined Democratic Sen. Mona Das $500 because she announced a new business at an event she attended in her role as a legislator and solicited support for future …
France fights mask hoarding; Virus deaths soar in Italy
PARIS (AP) — France requisitioned protective masks and sent tens of thousands of students home from school, deaths in Italy soared and Spain isolated dozens of…
Idaho bill aimed at abortion funding heads to Senate
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill in Idaho that would ban any public money from going to organizations that provide abortions headed to the Senate on Tuesday.
Cyprus sees surge in migrants after Turkey opens border
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus is seeing a surge of migrants after Turkey's president made good on a threat to stop intercepting people trying to reach Europe.
Political programming dominates the week in television
NEW YORK (AP) — For the second straight week, politics was the dominant force in prime-time television.