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.
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Joe Biden, Dem
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961 of 961 precincts - 100 percent
Bernie Sanders to deliver 'campaign update' at 1 p.m. after disappointing primary results on Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders to deliver 'campaign update' at 1 p.m. after disappointing primary results on Tuesday.
AP VoteCast: A state-by-state look at Democratic primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press surveyed voters in three of the six states that held Democratic presidential contests on Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of v…
AP VoteCast: Electability boosts Biden, Sanders falls short
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden went into Tuesday’s primaries riding a wave of voter confidence about his chances of victory in November — and that propelled him t…
FAA waives rules that led airlines to fly empty planes
Federal regulators waived a rule Wednesday that was causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes just to avoid losing takeoff and landing rights at major airpor…
Family of man convicted of Lockerbie bombing can appeal
LONDON (AP) — Scotland's criminal appeals body said Wednesday that the family of a Libyan man jailed for the 1988 bombing of an airliner over the town of Locke…
Michelle Obama rally canceled due to coronavirus concerns
DETROIT (AP) — A voter participation rally in Detroit that was to feature former first lady Michelle Obama was canceled Wednesday because of concerns over the new coronavirus.
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Idaho license plates good for 10 years under new law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho motorists will have three additional years before having to replace a vehicle's physical license plates.
Oglala Sioux Tribe approves medical, recreational marijuana
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe passed a referendum to legalize medical and recreational marijuana on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, according to preliminary results from the trib…
With primary concession, Holley wins Democratic Lt Gov nod
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters are poised to make history in November electing an African American as lieutenant governor for the first time now that a legislator won the Democratic nomination.
Utah lawmakers pass bill to cap insulin costs
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The cost of insulin has decreased for diabetes patients and their families in Utah after a bill was passed capping copayments at $30 a month.
Costs to repair road damage from Hawaii volcano set at $82M
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Hawaii County agreed on an $82 million damage assessment to be used to repair roads inundated by lava during a massive volcanic eruption.