Politics

HELENA — Republican Attorney General Austin Knudsen and his office did not attempt to threaten or intimidate Helena hospital officials or health-care providers when they inquired about a patient’s COVID-19 care last month, says a report released late Monday evening by Republican legislative leadership. However, the report did identify a “third public official” who contacted … [Read more...] about GOP counsel’s report: AG Knudsen’s office didn’t intimidate hospital officials

Missoula's rate of unemployment fell again in October, hitting a near record-low of 1.9% while unemployment across the state sank to just 3.1%. Gov. Greg Gianforte, who was in Missoula on Friday to discuss the state's apprenticeship program, was quick to promote the latest job figures. “By opening Montana for business, we have more Montanans working than ever before,” … [Read more...] about In Missoula, Gianforte promotes latest jobs report; Tester to promote legislation

A Republican state senator’s comment that appeared to condone violence against gay couples in Montana should be clarified and, if necessary, retracted, her gay colleagues at the Legislature said Friday. But Sen. Theresa Manzella, R-Hamilton, told MTN News that her statement at a Wednesday night rally in Clinton was reported out of context, and that she wasn’t condoning or … [Read more...] about Hamilton lawmaker’s comment on gays questioned; she says it’s out of context

WASHINGTON (CN) — After months of political negotiations and a record-breaking speech by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that delayed the vote, the House on Friday morning narrowly passed a $1.85 trillion spending package that marks the most profound and sweeping attempt to expand the American social safety net in decades. Only one Democrat dissented as House Democrats … [Read more...] about House approves $1.85 trillion spending bill to expand social programs