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 seeks $25M grant for roundabouts, crosswalk upgrades along Main Street
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted unanimously to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safety on Main …
Food stamp change fuels anxiety as states try to curb impact
CHICAGO (AP) — Having food stamps offers Richard Butler a stability he’s rarely known in his 25 years. He was in state custody at age 2, spent his teen years a…
Democrat Smith advances in fight for California House seat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic legislator Christy Smith advanced Wednesday in her bid to fill a Southern California U.S. House seat left vacant after the resign…
FBI handling of terror-related tips is flawed, report finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI must better handle tips and leads about people who may carry out violent acts, including assessing whether individuals with mental health problems pose legitimate threats to public safety,…
GOP state lawmaker to run for Louisiana congressional seat
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker who helped lead clashes with Gov. John Bel Edwards last term said Wednesday he is running for Louisiana's 5…
Biden hopes closely contested Maine will be another win
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden is hoping his wave of success on Super Tuesday will extend all the way to Maine, which was still tallyin…
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1,981 of 2,173 precincts - 91 percent
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1,983 of 2,173 precincts - 91 percent
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275 of 275 precincts - 100 percent
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275 of 275 precincts - 100 percent
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470 of 571 precincts - 82 percent
EU commission unveils climate law amid criticism
BRUSSELS (AP) — Amid fierce criticism from environmental activists, the European Commission unveiled plans Wednesday for its first ever climate law, which will…
UK's Johnson stands by colleague as bullying claims mount
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson came to the defense of his interior minister on Wednesday, after several civil servants accused Home Secreta…
The Latest: San Antonio results delayed by software snafu
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's primary election in Texas (all times local):
Sessions advances to Texas GOP runoff in Congress return bid
Former longtime Rep. Pete Sessions advanced Tuesday to a runoff for the Republican nomination in a rural central Texas district in his bid to return to Congress after being voted out of a different seat in 2018.
Italian media: Government orders schools closed nationwide through mid-March to contain coronavirus outbreak
ROME (AP) — Italian media: Government orders schools closed nationwide through mid-March to contain coronavirus outbreak.