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FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2016 file photo, Montana state Sen. Scott Sales addresses members of the Republican caucus after being elected Senate president Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Helena, Mont. He and other lawmakers are returning to the Capitol on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, to address a projected $227 million budget deficit. The Republican from Bozeman said he would like to avoid raising taxes to balance the budget, with the apparent exception of two nonprofit health insurance companies. (AP Photo/Matt Volz, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2016 file photo, Montana state Sen. Scott Sales addresses members of the Republican caucus after being elected Senate president Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Helena, Mont. He and other lawmakers are returning to the Capitol on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, to address a projected $227 million budget deficit. The Republican from Bozeman said he would like to avoid raising taxes to balance the budget, with the apparent exception of two nonprofit health insurance co…

November 10, 2017

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GOP expands scope of special session
November 10, 2017 3:03 p.m.

GOP expands scope of special session

HELENA — Republican lawmakers on Friday said they have the support to expand the scope of Montana’s special session next week to vote on cuts proposed by Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and consider additional transfers of money as the state faces a projected $227 million budget deficit.