Daily Montanan
![No voter choice? Bill would let governor appoint PSC members](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/12/PSC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
No voter choice? Bill would let governor appoint PSC members
Montana Public Service Commissioners would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate instead of elected by voters if House Bill 755 becomes law.
![GOP Senate votes down ‘child protection’ bills; but advances firearms bill](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/10/Smith_GunsBallot-2-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
GOP Senate votes down ‘child protection’ bills; but advances firearms bill
The GOP bill said that credit services, investors, larger contractors and insurers that want to operate in Montana cannot “discriminate” against any people in any matter concerning the right to bear firearms.
![Bill seeks to ban ‘killer robots’ in Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-drone-technology.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill seeks to ban ‘killer robots’ in Montana
A bipartisan group of Montana lawmakers wants to be sure no one in the state can use robots affixed with guns, swords or other weapons to kill people.
![Montana Senate votes down aid-in-dying, Supreme Court justices bills](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/10/Health-Care.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Senate votes down aid-in-dying, Supreme Court justices bills
Advocates of choice argued that people with terminal illnesses in Montana should be able to die with dignity if they so choose.
![U.S. Sen. Jon Tester announces he will seek re-election in 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/11/Tester.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester announces he will seek re-election in 2024
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, Montana’s lone statewide elected Democrat, announced Wednesday he would seek reelection to a fourth term in 2024.
![Political analyst: Montana GOP moved, not Gov. Racicot](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Racicot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Political analyst: Montana GOP moved, not Gov. Racicot
Posted on the party’s website, the resolution said people shouldn’t consider Racicot a spokesperson for the party, and Racicot said he’s totally comfortable continuing his work.
![Senate committee advances bill to prohibit foreign adversaries from owning ag land in Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/08/agriculture-pesticide.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate committee advances bill to prohibit foreign adversaries from owning ag land in Montana
A bill to prohibit foreign adversaries such as China from buying or controlling agricultural land in Montana passed out of committee on Thursday after being amended.
![Bill to cut number of Montana SupCo justices unconstitutional, opponents say](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/05/supreme-court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill to cut number of Montana SupCo justices unconstitutional, opponents say
A bill that would reduce the number of Montana Supreme Court justices during the next few years would create backlogs that would delay judicial decisions and might violate the constitution.
![Bill to put marijuana money toward conservation districts heard](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/10/marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill to put marijuana money toward conservation districts heard
As proposed, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation would use the money to bump up the amounts local districts are getting from their mills and coal severance tax.
![Montana GOP tables bill to create Indigenous Peoples’ Day](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/05/Native-American-Studies.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana GOP tables bill to create Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The latest attempt to replace Columbus Day in Montana with Indigenous Peoples’ Day was tabled Monday on a party-line vote.