Montana's newest congressman has voted against a $9.7 billion loan package to pay flood insurance claims for property damaged by Superstorm Sandy in October.
Soon after the 2011 Montana Legislature convened Monday, top Republican and Democratic leaders immediately began staking out their respective battle lines over state budget issues.
Hi ho, hi ho, it's back to work they go. The 62nd Montana Legislature launches into the 2011 session today with a full plate of issues to cover. From jobs to the environment, the budget to health care; Helena will likely be a busy place.
A Helena district judge has ruled that Schweitzer does not have the legal standing necessary to continue with the lawsuit filed against the 2009 Montana state legislature.