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.
Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Top lawmakers open negotiations on new Kentucky budget
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's legislative leaders warned Monday of the severe challenges to crafting a new state budget as the coronavirus shrinks state tax…
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Rhode Island pushes April presidential primary to June
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is the latest state to move its presidential primary in response to the new coronavirus.
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Who and what is exempt from Michigan stay-at-home order
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday issued a three-week order that residents stay at home and not gather in public or private with people who are not part of their household, with exceptions.
Aftershocks rattle Croatian capital a day after strong quake
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia has experienced a series of aftershocks a day after a strong earthquake caused widespread damage, killing a 15-year-old girl and…
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North Carolina wins court piracy case over Blackbeard's ship
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided unanimously Monday with North Carolina in a copyright fight with a company that has documented the salvage of the pir…
Supreme Court last chance for Trump to block Twitter critics
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump will have to go to the U.S. Supreme Court if he wants to block critics from his personal Twitter account.
Ex-Scottish leader acquitted on all sex crimes charges
LONDON (AP) — Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond was acquitted Monday of a series of sexual offenses, including one of attempted rape.
Justices toss decision in media mogul's discrimination case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lower court ruling in favor of a black media mogul and comedian who’s suing cable giant Comcast alleg…
Klobuchar says husband hospitalized with coronavirus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Monday that her husband, John Bessler, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Presidents in health crises: Trump more hands-on than many
WASHINGTON (AP) — Woodrow Wilson was more focused on the end of World War I than a flu virus that was making its way around the globe, ultimately sickening hun…
Gianforte's fundraising reaches $1.8M, plus loans of $550k
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte is leading the way in fundraising among Montana's five candidates for governor.