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.
Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his chief of staff, replacing Mick Mulvaney, who had been acting in the role
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his chief of staff, replacing Mick Mulvaney, who had been acting in the role.
Trump's CDC visit turns into scattershot defense on virus
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump's visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday turned into a scattershot defense of his administrati…
Two attendees at pro-Israel conference positive for virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two people who attended the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington earlier this week have tested positive for the …
One more victory: Biden wins most Super Tuesday delegates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden has put an exclamation point on his Super Tuesday victories by winning the most delegates on the presidential…
AP count shows Joe Biden has won more delegates than Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP count shows Joe Biden has won more delegates than Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday.
Panel names 3 finalists to fill Iowa Supreme Court vacancy
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A panel on Friday forwarded three finalists to fill an Iowa Supreme Court vacancy to Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Missouri expects to reflect Democratic mood in Tuesday vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is taking its turn in the presidential race spotlight head of the state's primary, with visits from former Vice President J…
FEC reviews father's funds funneled to Kansas Rep. Watkins
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Federal Election Commission is examining now-refunded campaign contributions that Kansas Rep. Steve Watkins’ father funneled through the freshman Republican congressman’s sisters and others …
Virginia lawmakers approve redistricting measure
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers approved a proposed change to the state's constitution on Friday that supporters said would curb political gerrymanderi…
Candidate suing Georgia for canceled election joins new race
A candidate suing Georgia officials who canceled a scheduled election to the state Supreme Court signed up Friday for a different race.
Michigan onsite sports betting will begin March 11
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The first legal sports betting in Michigan will begin next week, state regulators said Friday.
As coronavirus spreads, Medicare gets telemedicine option
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus legislation signed by President Donald Trump on Friday lets Medicare expand the use of telemedicine in outbreak areas, potent…
Romney will support GOP effort to investigate Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says he will support a subpoena to interview a witness and obtain records related to Burisma, the gas company in Ukrain…
After Parkland tragedy, Florida Senate OK's panic buttons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers were on the verge of sending Gov. Ron DeSantis legislation Friday that requires panic buttons at every school, the l…
Durbin, Lightfoot endorse Joe Biden for president
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday they are backing Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination, adding to the list of top politicians supporting the form…