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 vote on federal grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safet…
US seeks $3 billion to boost oil producers as prices plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Thursday that it is seeking $3 billion from Congress to top up the country’s strategic petroleum reserves, pote…
2 Americans imprisoned in Iran, Lebanon released
WASHINGTON (AP) — An American jailed for months in Lebanon was released from custody Thursday, while a Navy veteran was granted medical furlough from an Iran p…
Nebraska Legislature may resume session for emergency aid
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers may be returning to the Capitol on Monday to approve emergency aid for state agencies that are responding to the new coronavirus pandemic.
Iran furloughs imprisoned US Navy vet amid virus concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran has granted a medical furlough to a U.S. Navy veteran who has been imprisoned in for more than a year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo an…
Kentucky Senate passes its version of new state budget
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate on Thursday passed its version of a new state budget that reflects an expected downturn in tax collections as the new coronavirus inflicts damage on the economy.
Trump calls off June G-7 meeting because of virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday called off the G-7 meeting at Camp David scheduled for June, citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the …
Kansas lawmakers pass transportation plan seen as stimulus
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators on Thursday approved a new, 10-year transportation program that many lawmakers see as a much-needed, $10 billion stimulus to counter the economic damage from the coronavirus p…
Trump calls off June meeting of G-7 nations at Camp David due to virus pandemic; leaders to meet by videoconference
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump calls off June meeting of G-7 nations at Camp David due to virus pandemic; leaders to meet by videoconference.
Union: Hundreds of Philadelphia airport layoffs amid virus
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hundreds of contract workers at Philadelphia International Airport are getting laid off as flight cancellations soar because of the spreadi…
Fundraiser to plead guilty to bribing LA council member
A political fundraiser will plead guilty to a bribery charge for coordinating a $500,000 payment in 2017 to gain the help of a Los Angeles City Council member in advancing a major real estate development, the U.S. …
$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
One store advertised hand sanitizer at $60 a bottle. Another was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt. Chain stores offered $26 thermometers and face masks at …
Minnesota bans elective surgeries in response to COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health care providers must postpone elective surgeries and other medical procedures so they can focus their resources on respondin…
Indiana officials considering delay of May primary election
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana officials are considering delaying the state’s primary election as several other states are doing to help ensure voters worried about the coronavirus outbreak can safely cast their ballo…
Connecticut governor moves primary from April 28 to June 2
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut has decided to move its presidential primary to a later date to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
McConnell plan: Direct payments of $1,200 per person, $2,400 per couple amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — McConnell plan: Direct payments of $1,200 per person, $2,400 per couple amid virus outbreak.