The Montana State Capitol is seen on Jan. 19, 2023. (Kate Heston/Daily Inter Lake)
January 24, 2023
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Collaboration moves forward significant legislation
One of us is a member of an elected endangered political species in Northwest Montana and the other, the supermajority party.
Flathead legislators saw session as a success
Local lawmakers returning home after the 68th Legislative Session are describing it as a success, specifically in regard to improving infrastructure, investing in health care and providing tax relief, despite the often hectic pace and other challenges.
Social Security income tax bill narrowly moves forward
Around 20 legislators stood up on the House floor Tuesday when Rep. Casey Knudsen, R-Malta, asked those who benefited from a bill that would strike taxes on Social Security income to rise and identify themselves.
House to consider harsher penalty for fentanyl trafficking
A bill that would level harsher penalties on convicted fentanyl traffickers passed the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.