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.
Democrat leaves Montana US Senate race after 16 days
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Bozeman fly fishing guide who announced late last month that he would seek the Democratic nomination in Montana's U.S. Senate race said Friday he is dropping out of the race.
Trump surveys tornado damage, marvels at 'tremendous heart'
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday toured a neighborhood reduced to rubble by a tornado earlier this week and marveled at “the tremendou…
Trump says sexism not to blame for end of Warren's campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — "Lack of talent." Unlikable. “Mean.”
Michigan state senator denies sexual harassment allegations
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan lawmaker issued a statement Friday denying that he sexually harassed three women, a day after the Senate leader removed him from a committee he led and ordered him to undergo traini…
Evers can't answer why he vetoed bill: 'You caught me'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers acknowledged that he couldn't explain why he vetoed a bill that would have allowed raffles using a paddle wheel device.
Inside the 3 days that remade the Democratic primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — At Mike Bloomberg’s midtown Manhattan campaign headquarters, a team of pollsters and analysts churned out multiple tranches of data each day …
Colorado Democrats preview public health insurance option
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Democratic lawmakers previewed highly anticipated legislation Thursday to create a state-run health insurance option that’s designed to …
Putin says stability needed but won't lift lid on his future
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he doesn't want to scrap presidential term limits or resort to other suggested ways of extending his…
Honolulu police chief to use new staff for patrols, outreach
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu's police chief plans to use new officers promised by a budget increase to add neighborhood patrols and increase homeless outreach.
Report: Wisconsin juvenile prison still faces safety issues
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The latest court-ordered report on Wisconsin's juvenile prison found that many staff and inmates still fear for their safety, even though efforts have been made to improve conditions.
Hartford residents favor measures protecting immigrants
HARTFORD, Vt. (AP) — Residents of Hartford, Vermont, have passed an ordinance that has the effect of making it a sanctuary town for people living in the country illegally, according to preliminary results.
The Latest: Biden gains new endorsements from moderate Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 election (all times local):
Officials: Cuts reduced Alaska health system prior to virus
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A funding injection to prepare for a new virus cannot erase years of budget cuts in Alaska, officials and legislators familiar with the state’s public health system said.
Teacher group SC for Ed plans school day Statehouse rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The teacher group whose rally last year brought 10,000 people to the South Carolina Statehouse is planning another school day rally later…
Arizona court gear up for reviews of virus outbreak orders
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's state court system is preparing for possible hearings and other proceedings to review any future emergency public health orders stemming from the coronavirus outbreak or other communicable …