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Gianforte veto of workforce housing tax credit, other bills upheld by lawmakers

By Mike Dennison (MTN News)June 21, 2021

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HELENA (KPAX) — Gov. Greg Gianforte’s vetoes of eight bills after the 2021 Legislature adjourned have been upheld, as a poll of state lawmakers failed to override the vetoes. The vetoed bills include several that would have created new studies or commissions, such as a study of wine-making in Montana; a bill creating a new tax credit meant to encourage construction of … [Read more...] about Gianforte veto of workforce housing tax credit, other bills upheld by lawmakers

Missoula races to include three candidates for mayor, 14 for City Council

By Martin KidstonJune 21, 2021

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The list of candidates looking to represent the City of Missoula as mayor and as a member of City Council – and to serve as a municipal court judge – took form on Monday as the filing period closed, setting the ballot for 2021 election. The only remaining question is whether the city will hold a primary before November. With one hour before filing deadline, the final … [Read more...] about Missoula races to include three candidates for mayor, 14 for City Council

In Milltown, conservation groups honor legislators who backed conservation funds

By Laura LundquistJune 21, 2021

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The 2021 Legislative session took a toll on some of Montana’s wild character, but state conservation groups are thankful for those legislators who fought for habitat and public land access. On Friday afternoon at Milltown State Park, several conservation organizations came together to recognize four legislators for their work securing conservation funding during the 2021 … [Read more...] about In Milltown, conservation groups honor legislators who backed conservation funds

New legislation aims to boost number of rural, ‘frontier’ doctors

By Darrell Ehrlick (Daily Montanan)June 20, 2021

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(Daily Montanan) Montana’s shortage of doctors and nurses has been well documented and almost as constant as the unpredictable weather in the state. However, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has introduced legislation that could make a substantial difference in the number of doctors being trained in Montana’s frontier medical centers. The problem is simply stated: Montana needs more … [Read more...] about New legislation aims to boost number of rural, ‘frontier’ doctors

Sen. Tester optimistic on compromise $1T infrastructure plan

By Mike Dennison (MTN News)June 18, 2021

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https://youtu.be/7NVEaQF87ao HELENA (KPAX) — A compromise infrastructure proposal that’s half the amount initially proposed by President Biden should be introduced in the U.S. Senate early next week, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., told MTN News Thursday. And, Tester thinks it has a fighting chance to pass the evenly split Senate. “We’re certainly not going to get all … [Read more...] about Sen. Tester optimistic on compromise $1T infrastructure plan