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 Council reviews $189M budget proposal, weighs public safety and infrastructure spending
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget last week.
House votes to tighten oversight of federal surveillance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has taken a first step toward addressing errors made by the FBI during its investigation of the Trump campaign and Russia, with the …
Trump order expected on medical supplies amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce an executive order insisting on American-made medical supplies and pharmaceuticals in response…
Colorado amends legislation to ban flavored vaping products
DENVER (AP) — Legislation to ban all flavored vaping and nicotine products was amended to allow most vape shops to continue selling products such as menthol cigarettes, which account for more than 20% of cigarette …
Bill to criminalize doping schemes passes Senate committee
A bill that calls for prison time for those who participate in international doping schemes moved one step closer to becoming law Wednesday when it passed a Senate committee on a voice vote.
Congress approves measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress approves measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
Trump, GOP allies move quickly to discredit, attack Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his allies are planning sustained personal and reputational attacks against Joe Biden, casting him as ill-equipped…
University of Delaware reports coronavirus case; state's 1st
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A University of Delaware professor has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the school on Wednesday to cancel classes, move up spring break and announce that all instruction will take p…
Georgia House panel wants voters to have say on gambling
ATLANTA (AP) — A proposal that would give Georgia voters a say in whether to allow casinos and other forms of gambling in the state has passed a state House committee.
What's Happening: Pandemic declared, virus survival studied
New clusters of the novel coronavirus are expanding in the United States and Europe as Italy replaces China as the current epicenter of a worldwide out…
Wisconsin voter purge case appealed to state Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative law firm asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday to quickly overturn an appeals court ruling that stopped the purgin…
Nebraska moves to create African American Affairs commission
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska moved a step closer Wednesday to creating a new state commission focused on African American affairs, similar to existing groups that represent Latino Americans and Native Americans.
US official: 3 dead, including 2 US troops, and at least 10 wounded in rocket attack in Taji, Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — US official: 3 dead, including 2 US troops, and at least 10 wounded in rocket attack in Taji, Iraq.
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Trump says he plans to deliver prime-time address to nation Wednesday on federal response to coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he plans to deliver prime-time address to nation Wednesday on federal response to coronavirus pandemic.
Tight race between Biden, Sanders in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Early returns in vote-by-mail Washington show a tight race between Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden.