Voters got a chance to hear from democratic candidates for the Eastern District U.S. House of Representatives seat Thursday during the second of four debates featuring candidates vying for Montana’s two seats. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, United States Cattleman’s Association, Montana Catt...
Court Rules Green Party For Montana Ballots
The Green Party will be on Montana ballots in 2022 following an appeals court ruling that dropped a portion of the state’s law setting out qualifications for minor parties. No Green Party candidates registered for either of Montana’s U.S. House races by the March 14 filing deadline this year but two candidates are competing in state legislativ...
Senator Tester Comments On Rep. Rosendale’s No-Vote For Ukraine Assistance
Last week Representative Matt Rosendale was one of three Republicans in the House to vote against the U.S. sending help to Ukraine he said unless the security issues at the Mexican border were taken care of. Senator Jon Tester talked about the vote and what he hopes will get done in a bipartisan way concerning the southern border.
Rep. Rosendale Defends “No” Vote On U.S. Aid To Ukraine
Wednesday, Representative Matt Rosendale was one of three Republicans to vote against a resolution in support of the people of Ukraine in the U.S. House which passed on a vote of 426 to 3. He explained his vote to Missoula radio KGVO’s Peter Christian Thursday.
Rep. Rosendale One of Three Congressmen To Vote Against Sending Aid To Ukraine
Representative Matt Rosendale was one of 3 U.S. House members to vote against a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine Wednesday. It passed 426 to 3. Rosendale offered no explanation for his opposition, but last week said the United States has no legal or moral obligation to come to the aid of either side in this. A similar measure was ap...
Legislation Addressing Postal Service Issues Advances In U.S. Senate
Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan Postal Reform Act passed a key Senate procedural hurdle Monday and moves forward to a final Floor vote. It was passed by the House of Representatives in February. It is expected to put the U.S. Postal Service on sound financial footing and ensure long-term reliable mail service.
U.S. Congressional Candidate Ballard Drops Out
Jack Ballard from Red Lodge has dropped out of the Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat representing eastern Montana. The remaining Democratic candidates are Penny Ronning, a former member of the Billings City Council who works to combat human trafficking, Mark Sweeney, a state legislator from Philipsburg, and Skylar Williams of Billings...
Districting And Apportionment Committee Narrows Down Options For New House Districts
Nine U.S. House district maps were selected Tuesday from more than 200 submitted by the public or nominated by members of the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission. Montana is the first state in history to regain a House seat lost in a previous U.S. Census. The state had two districts until the 1990 Census when low population cost M...
Senator Tester Details Potential Clean Energy Future In Montana
The vote on the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill is set for Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives. Montana’s Jon Tester one of the Senators who helped negotiate the bill recently explained how its clean energy investments would help Montana move away from carbon energy. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-2...
Former Governor Endorses Ballard
Former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced his endorsement of Jack Ballard as Montana’s House Representative for its only current district. Ballard is the first and only candidate thus far to challenge current Representative Matt Rosendale. In a statement, Schweitzer said Jack has found solutions for problems with people who had ...