Medicaid Expansion Passes
It’s estimated that the program could bring about $720 million in federal funding into the state in each of the next two fiscal years.
State legislature
Montana Legislature Clarifies Ownership Rights of Fossils
The legislation will not affect the court case over the ownership of the fossils of two dinosaurs that appeared to have been locked in battle when they died.
Montana House Endorses $10.3B Budget for Next 2 Years
The House rejected several attempts by Democrats to add more funding.
Lawmakers Endorse Rules for How to Pay for Infrastructure
The rules also would limit money for building construction if the state employee pension plan was not adequately funded.
There is a Fight Over the Smoking Ban
State Senator Doug Kary of Billings is sponsoring SB 179 which would the burden of enforcing the Montana Clean Indoor Act on elected officials
One Big Sky Moves Forward
On a 7-3 vote, Billings City Council has approved a plan to develop One Big Sky.
Republicans Propose Raising the Bar to Pass Some Legislation
Democrats argue the bills could limit the government's ability to respond to the next financial crisis.