Election 2018 is coming up the front walk, and candidates are furiously stating their cases, crowding the airwaves and collecting endorsements. This week’s new endorsements came in the race for Montana’s single seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where Democrat Kathleen Williams is challenging one-term incumbent Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte. Here’s what … [Read more...] about Election 2018: NRA, Montana Native Vote announce endorsements in U.S. House race
Politics
Watchdogs cheer Tester, Daines e-filing requirement for campaign documents
By Brad Kutner and Missoula CurrentSeptember 24, 2018
WASHINGTON (Courthouse News) – President Trump’s signature on September’s omnibus spending bill has earned him strange bedfellows: a campaign finance watchdog group who has spent years condemning him. Buried deep in the budget bill signed this month by the president are new requirements for members of the Senate to electronically file their campaign finance reports, a change … [Read more...] about Watchdogs cheer Tester, Daines e-filing requirement for campaign documents
Kavanaugh tells Senate panel he won’t withdraw over “smear” campaign
By Tim RyanSeptember 24, 2018
WASHINGTON (CN) – Brett Kavanaugh vowed in a new letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee that he will “not be intimidated” into withdrawing from consideration as Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying the “smears” against him “debase the public discourse” and are “a threat to any man or woman who wishes to serve our country.” Kavanaugh’s letter was a … [Read more...] about Kavanaugh tells Senate panel he won’t withdraw over “smear” campaign
Sexual remarks at statewide MACo conference offend, have some seeking change
By Martin KidstonSeptember 21, 2018
Jokes about “well-endowed” women and other off-color remarks at this week's meeting of the Montana Association of Counties in Missoula didn't sit well with some, and it has prompted calls for the organization to reflect on its culture and evolve with the times. A public apology, some say, would be a good place to start. The association, comprised of county commissioners … [Read more...] about Sexual remarks at statewide MACo conference offend, have some seeking change
Missoula County braces for more cuts from 2019 Legislature
By Mari HallSeptember 20, 2018
Missoula County commissioners are looking ahead to the 2019 Legislature with some trepidation, having been left to deal with the fallout from significant state budget cuts over the past year. After hearing Gov. Steve Bullock’s presentation at this week’s Montana Association of Counties conference, commissioners Dave Strohmaier and Nicole Rowley said county taxpayers have … [Read more...] about Missoula County braces for more cuts from 2019 Legislature