Senate Bill 224 passed a preliminary vote in the House Wednesday which would substantially hike maximum contributions from individuals and political committees to candidates for legislative and statewide offices. It would eliminate limits on some campaign contributions and raise the threshold for which a contribution must be reported to state ...
Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Paused In Montana
Montana health officials have temporarily halted administering the single dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until an investigation into whether the vaccine is linked to an exceptionally rare type of blood clotting is complete. Montana has utilized far more Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in immunizing residents than the Johnson and Johnson...
Colstrip Plant Contract Bill Passes House
Legislators voted Monday to empower the attorney general to force Colstrip Power Plant’s six owners to make power plant repairs that the state deems essential after the state House voted for Senate Bill 266 to nullify portions of the private business agreement governing the generator. Not making the repairs dictated by state government ...
Senator Tester Talks With VA Secretary About Veteran Healthcare
Senate Republicans moved forward Tuesday with a bill shielding NorthWestern Energy from financial losses associated with the Colstrip Power Plant. Senate Bill 379 obligates customers of the utility to pay off the undepreciated book value of the power plant regardless of whether it continues to operate. The bill also provides a formula for dete...