Ellsworth barred from floor for life, removed from committees
The Montana Senate has reached an agreement to punish former Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth after an ethics investigation.
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State GOP calls for Ellsworth’s resignation
If Ellsworth doesn’t voluntarily resign, GOP party will ‘fully support’ a decision by the Senate to expel him over ethics report findings. Senate expected to consider punishment on Monday.
Ethics committee adopts final report detailing Ellsworth contract
he Senate Ethics Committee on Wednesday adopted its final report detailing the factual findings related to Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s rushed attempt to procure a $170,100 contract for a friend.
Witnesses: Ellsworth’s contract ‘not typical’ during first ethics
In a nearly seven-hour session, two witnesses testified to the circumstances surrounding Ellsworth’s $170,000 contract with a business associate.
Investigation begins on Senate president's hiring of counsel
As the Montana Legislature hits its mid-session break, a second GOP Senate leader is in the hot seat over a contract he made before this session convened.
Committee considers allegations of ethical, criminal misconduct
The Senate Ethics Committee could find Sen. Jason Ellsworth violated ethical and criminal misconduct statutes if allegations of waste and abuse are borne out during the course of its investigation.