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…
Illinois officials point fingers over primary voting issues
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago elections official and Illinois' Democratic governor traded accusations on Tuesday as city voters reported problems casting ballots af…
Utah attorney is latest to run for state attorney general
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A high-profile Democratic defense attorney entered the race for Utah attorney general Tuesday, shortly after a reform-minded prosecutor m…
Putin orders Russian constitutional vote despite virus fears
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a vote on changes to the constitution which could allow him to extend his rule to be held nex…
EU leaders agree to shut down bloc's external borders for 30 days
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU leaders agree to shut down bloc's external borders for 30 days.
Evers orders bars, restaurants to close, limits gatherings
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE
SC Senate OKs $45M to fight virus; debates emergency plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are set to approve $45 million in emergency funding to fight the new coronavirus and will debate whether to go ah…
Summers sworn in as state senator for south Georgia district
ATLANTA (AP) — A Cordele businessman has been sworn in to the state Senate representing a south Georgia district.
Ohio governor, an early lone wolf on virus, wins wide praise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A week before Ohio recorded any coronavirus cases, Gov. Mike DeWine delivered his first warning, banning spectators from an international…
Former GOP Rep. Richard Hanna, a moderate voice, dies at 69
BARNEVELD, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna, a moderate Republican from upstate New York who broke with his party in 2016 over supporting then-candid…
Governing in crisis: California's Newsom faces another test
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads through California, the restrictions placed on its 40 million residents have varied by county and communit…
Idaho wildlife agency kills 17 wolves in Lolo Zone
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — More than a dozen wolves were killed last month to help curb struggling elk populations in north-central Idaho, wildlife officials said.
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Maryland governor pushes April 28 primary back to June 2
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads worldwide, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan postponed the state's April 28 primary to June 2 on Tuesday, but said the…
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