(KPAX) In a series of early morning votes Thursday, a Republican-controlled committee at the Montana Legislature advanced five bills that would restrict or further regulate abortion and transgender athletes in the state. The four abortion bills passed on 12-7, party-line votes by the House Judiciary Committee, with Republicans in favor; one Republican, Rep. Mallerie … [Read more...] about Republicans on House panel push through abortion, transgender bills

(KPAX) HELENA — Montana’s two U.S. senators – one Democrat, one Republican – hailed the “peaceful transfer of power” that they attended Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, as President Joe Biden was inaugurated, amidst a heavy presence of security. But Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines said they’re still waiting to see what the power-sharing agreement will be in the 50-50 Senate … [Read more...] about Daines, Tester anticipate U.S. Senate under Biden, Democratic leadership

(CN) — In what some hailed as the most important inaugural speech in modern American history, President Joe Biden called for a new era of unity and healing as he pledged to bring an end to the pandemic that has dramatically altered the lives of every American while leading the restoration of a battered economy.  “This is America’s day, this is democracy’s day,” he … [Read more...] about ‘This is Democracy’s Day:’ Biden calls for unity in inaugural address