WASHINGTON (CN) — A day ahead of the deadline given to the White House to participate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that Democrats plan to bring articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. “Today, I am asking our chairmen to proceed with articles of impeachment,” Pelosi told reporters this morning in a surprise statement at the Capitol, referring … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t mess with me’: Pelosi gives green light to impeachment articles
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Daines to introduce sweeping legislation to settle CSKT’s Flathead water claims
By Dennis Bragg (KPAX) and Missoula CurrentDecember 5, 2019
(KPAX) Sen. Steve Daines announced Thursday that a newly developed settlement will bring a permanent solution to the dispute over tribal water rights claims in western Montana, in a deal worth upwards of $2 billion. The settlement, which forms the framework of a new agreement with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, would replace the pending Flathead Water … [Read more...] about Daines to introduce sweeping legislation to settle CSKT’s Flathead water claims
Missoula transportation plan to anticipate growth trends, future travel modes
By Martin KidstonDecember 5, 2019
Members of the Missoula City Council this week approved a $335,000 contract to update the city's Long Range Transportation Plan, one that will prioritize projects with an eye on growth and future travel modes. The city has contracted Nelson Nygaard to complete the plan, which is required every four years under federal law. The update should be finished later next year and … [Read more...] about Missoula transportation plan to anticipate growth trends, future travel modes
Missoula City Council takes up rewrite of dated ethics policy
By Martin KidstonDecember 4, 2019
A push to update the city's code of ethics for elected officials and board members earned robust debate on Wednesday before it was “sent back to the kitchen for more cooking,” as one City Council member put it. Members of the Administration and Finance Committee tabled the measure, introduced by council member Heather Harp, after the draft was unraveled by questions over … [Read more...] about Missoula City Council takes up rewrite of dated ethics policy
Trump’s conduct impeachable, three constitutional scholars testify
By Adam Klasfeld and Brandi Buchman (Courthouse News)December 4, 2019
WASHINGTON (CN) — Unequivocal in their testimony, three constitutional law scholars summoned before the House Judiciary Committee told lawmakers Wednesday that President Donald Trump committed offenses that should lead to his impeachment. “The president’s serious misconduct, including bribery, soliciting a personal favor from a foreign leader in exchange for his exercise of … [Read more...] about Trump’s conduct impeachable, three constitutional scholars testify