New Senate President, Sen. Mark Blasdel, R-Kalispell, closes the republican senate caucus meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP)
November 18, 2020
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Has the state budget grown too fast?
HELENA — As the state heads into the 2021 legislative session, Montana Republicans are hoping to capitalize on their newfound control of the governor’s office to advance a number of conservative priorities. Toward the top of many Republicans’ wish lists: reining in what they consider out-of-control state spending.
Montana lawmakers mull COVID rules for 2021 session
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, Montana lawmakers are negotiating whether to meet virtually or in person when the next legislative session begins Jan. 4.
GOP selects Blasdel as Senate president for legislative session
Lawmakers gathered in the state Capitol to pick leaders of the Montana state Senate and House Wednesday, with most Republicans in attendance and unmasked despite a growing coronavirus outbreak affecting the state.