James Bradley
No permit required: Montana concealed carry bill reaches Senate committee
A bill allowing concealed firearms without a permit across the state, including on college campuses, is now working its way through the Montana Senate after passing the House of Representatives on party lines last week.
2021 Legislature: Bill gives Montana couples option of divorce via arbitration
Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee got their first look at a bill Friday that would add a new way for couples in Montana to divorce. Senate Bill 104 would allow Montanans to conduct divorce proceedings in private arbitration rather than in mediation or in district court.
House Labor Committee hears whistleblower bill
Members of the House Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Monday about a bill that would protect and reward whistleblowers who report possible securities fraud.
2021 Legislature: Committee considers solar tax credit bill
Lawmakers on the House Taxation committee took their first look at a bill Thursday that would change the way Montana’s renewable energy tax credit works.
Gianforte pins pandemic plans on personal responsibility, incentives and vaccine
Gov. Greg Gianforte said at a press conference Tuesday that he plans to focus the state’s pandemic response on personal responsibility and incentives, as well as expanded vaccine distribution.
Lawmakers prioritize budget, economy, safety at 67th Montana Legislature
State legislators laid out their plans for the 67th session when they met for the first time Monday. House Majority Leader Sue Vinton, R-Billings, said she and her party are ready to take full advantage of the control her party won in November.