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![Urban zoning debate in Legislature heats up with controversial ADU proposal](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/08/ADU.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Urban zoning debate in Legislature heats up with controversial ADU proposal
Montana’s priciest cities are once more opposed to legislation that would force local governments to loosen their zoning restrictions in an effort to stimulate the supply of affordable housing in the state.
![Gianforte defends FWP violation as ‘slight misstep,’ killing Yellowstone wolf was ‘honor’](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/06/wolf-Oregon-Dept-of-Fish-and-Wildlife.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gianforte defends FWP violation as ‘slight misstep,’ killing Yellowstone wolf was ‘honor’
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte successfully completed the state-mandated course that he had to take after receiving a warning from the state Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department in February for trapping and killing a radio-collared Yellowstone wolf without the proper certification.
![House committee approves amendment increasing income tax cuts](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/10/taxes-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House committee approves amendment increasing income tax cuts
In a press conference Friday, Gianforte would not specifically address whether he discussed the amendment with Rep. Rhonda Knudsen, and said that he would consider all bills that come across his desk — his standard response to questions from the press about pending legislation.
![State funding for public radio on chopping block in proposed bill](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/01/010819_Skees_Rules_Comm-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State funding for public radio on chopping block in proposed bill
Rep. Derek Skees, R-Kalispell, the bill’s sponsor, said he himself listens to public radio, but that he believes stations like MTPR or YPR should “survive by their own efforts.” Opponents fear it could be a detriment to small media on tight budgets.
Bill to reinstate executions in Montana passes House vote
Montana is on track to resume capital punishment for the first time since 2015 after lawmakers in the House gave preliminary approval to legislation loosening requirements for lethal injections in the state.
![Montana GOP considers ending Election-Day voter registration](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/11/election.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana GOP considers ending Election-Day voter registration
Legislative Republicans debuted the first of their “election integrity” proposals Friday with a bill to end Election-Day voter registration in Montana, which has been on the books since 2005. Montanans voted 57% to preserve same-day registration.