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.
Virus precautions could impact Ohio elderly, youth voters
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The new coronavirus could impact voting in Ohio's upcoming primary among both young adults and the elderly, as dozens of polling places inside nursing homes are relocated and tens of thousands…
Lawsuit seeks to require LA to provide beds for homeless
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to force Los Angeles officials to provide thousands of shelter beds in an effort to stem what it descr…
Georgia House passes spending plan with some teacher raises
ATLANTA (AP) — Yes — in part — to teacher pay raises. No to many proposed cuts to programs.
Biden, Sanders cancel Tuesday campaign events in Ohio amid coronavirus concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden, Sanders cancel Tuesday campaign events in Ohio amid coronavirus concerns.
White House confirms Trump not going to Moscow for V-Day
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will not be going to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, the White House announced Tuesday in a disappointm…
EU vows united response as virus hits its political heart
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders vowed Tuesday to stand united in combating the spread of the coronavirus ravaging member country Italy, and agreed to dr…
Connecticut lawmakers want tougher rules on Sandy Hook fund
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers were urged Tuesday to support legislation that would prevent the mixing of money intended help first responders, educators and staff emotionally impacted by the Sandy Ho…
House OKs cost-of-living increase for public pensioners
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Most retired school teachers, firefighters and other public workers would receive their first pension increase in 12 years under a bill th…
Virus-hit Italy gets more isolated as nations restrict entry
ROME (AP) — Italians faced travel restrictions at home and abroad Tuesday as other countries isolated Italy with flight bans and sweeping quarantine measures t…
Senators working fast on changes at SC state utility
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are wasting little time in bringing together their plan to remake state-owned utility Santee Cooper.
Judge approves recount of Dallas County Super Tuesday votes
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas County will recount ballots from Super Tuesday voters in the 2020 primary after discovering 44 thumb drives containing ballots were not included in the final results.
Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his tightly guarded political plans Tuesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would allow h…
At White House, insurers again pledge no-cost virus tests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Major insurers pledged to cover coronavirus tests at no cost to patients at the White House Tuesday, but those assurances — while welcome — m…
Moderate Democrats see edge in challenges from progressives
WASHINGTON (AP) — After narrowly thwarting a youthful progressive upstart's primary challenge, veteran Rep. Henry Cuellar says his fellow Democrats greeted him…
Overhaul of Nebraska juvenile youth homes wins initial OK
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward increasing transparency and accountability in state-run juveniles homes following an outbreak of violence, vandalism and escapes.