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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Melania Trump cancels fundraiser, cites scheduling conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump has canceled a California fundraiser set for later this month.
With deadlines looming, budgets and bills enter final stages
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — With deadlines looming, lawmakers scrambled on Monday to decide on several high-profile initiatives, including legalizing industrial hemp, Gov. Kristi Noem's streamlining of county permits for f…
Missouri Senate passes ban on marijuana-infused candy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators on Monday passed a wide-ranging bill that would ban marijuana-infused candy for medical use, an attempt to ensure children don't accidentally eat the drug.
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to run for Senate against Daines
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Monday he will run against first-term Republican Sen. Steve Daines, giving Democrats a boost in their effo…
Kentucky House passes bill to combat human trafficking
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A top-priority bill aimed at bolstering efforts to crack down on human trafficking in Kentucky won passage in the state House on Monday.
Missouri lawmakers seek to create a military department
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters could decide later this year whether to to create a state department of defense answerable directly to the governor.
Ex-Los Angeles councilman indicted in corruption probe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles city councilman pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he obstructed an investigation into whether he took thousands…
Minnesota Legislature speeds $21M in coronavirus money
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature voted unanimously Monday to earmark nearly $21 million to reinforce the state's response to the coronavirus ou…
Colorado requires some insurers to waive virus test fees
DENVER (AP) — Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday that Colorado will require health insurance companies it regulates to fully cover testing, under certain conditions, for the new coronavirus.
Trump says White House to seek possible payroll tax relief amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says White House to seek possible payroll tax relief amid virus outbreak.
US judge: Iran liable in disappearance of retired FBI agent
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday held Iran responsible for the kidnapping of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, entering a default judgement against …
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