The Montana State Capitol is seen on Jan. 19, 2023. (Kate Heston/Daily Inter Lake)
January 24, 2023
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Flathead Valley Freedom Caucus members optimistic about special session
Flathead Valley members of the Montana Freedom Caucus are hopeful that a potential special legislative session would alleviate the burden of property tax increases on residents.
Flathead lawmakers see successes in first half of legislative session
Among the bills pitched by local lawmakers that survived the first half of the legislative session are a revision of forest taxation laws, legalization of the sale of pre-made Jell-O shots, the combination of two Northwest Montana conservation commissions and the creation of a new veterans cemetery in the area.
Senate votes down ‘child protection’ bills; firearms ‘discrimination’ bill blasted to floor
The Senate and House will be busy this week considering whether to pass bills out of their respective chamber ahead of Friday’s transmittal deadline, when all general bills not dealing with money or proposed constitutional amendments must be sent to the other chamber.