A Lewis and Clark County District Court judge has ruled that Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte unconstitutionally appointed the Department of Commerce director because she was a sitting legislator at the time. By
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Judge: Gianforte appointing sitting legislator to head Commerce Dept. was unconstitutional • Daily Montanan
A Lewis and Clark District Court judge says that Gov. Greg Gianforte cannot appoint a legislator to the executive branch before the conclusion of her term.
“Montanans expect their personal data to be protected." — Commissioner James Brown on a court decision that says Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana doesn't get to stop Brown from investigating a data breach. By
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Insurance Commissioner can investigate Blue Cross Blue Shield, court says • Daily Montanan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana doesn’t get to stop the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance from investigating a data breach.
“I like to do these things to try and educate the public about what it is really like for individuals to come out (of prison) ... . But I need somebody to take a chance and hire them.” — A prison warden on reentry. By
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DOC points to difficulty of reentry from incarceration in event
Participants were given a biography and asked to walk four (simulated) weeks as a person recently returned from incarceration
An annual Medicaid report tracking the healthcare program in Montana shows what happened after state lawmakers changed eligibility rules, leading to the lowest number of enrollees since the program began. By
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Number of Montanans on Medicaid falls to lowest level since expansion as charity care rises • Daily Montanan
In Montana, the number of residents who are covered by Medicaid expansion has fallen to its lowest level yet, while health outcomes for those enrolled continues to show improvement.
"I know unionism is about leveraging informed, engaged, and empowered members into winning fights for our shared values. I’m so excited to get started.” - Melissa Romano. By
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State Rep. Romano elected as president of MFPE, state's largest union • Daily Montanan
State Rep. Romano elected as president of MFPE, state's largest union
All three Democratic candidates for Montana’s eastern district want President Donald Trump impeached and called on Congress to act. But they tried to differentiate themselves too. By
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Democrats hold Congressional, Senate primary debates in Helena
Democrats from across Montana gathered in Helena for three debates covering both Congressional seats, as well as an open U.S. Senate spot.
The State of Montana has been ordered to pay more than $500K to the ACLU of MT and its legal team in a lawsuit to protect the rights of people who are transgender after the state repeatedly defied court orders. By
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State of Montana ‘prolonged litigation,’ racked up unnecessary legal fees, order says • Daily Montanan
The State of Montana has been ordered to pay more than $500,000 to the ACLU of Montana and its legal team.
Katie Lane, who has been nominated to the federal court in Montana by President Donald J. Trump, received a “not qualified” evaluation by the American Bar Association to become a federal judge. By
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American Bar Association says Montana nominee is not qualified to be a federal judge • Daily Montanan
The American Bar Association said that Katie Lane, nominated by President Donald Trump, is not qualified to become a federal judge.
The state GOP has rebuked some Republican legislative candidates, but many of them are outraising their more conservative opponents. By
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First financial reports show expensive contested races for Legislature • Daily Montanan
Republican primaries pitting moderate candidates against conservative hardliners; some races hit six figures already.
Judge Dan Wilson, making his second run at a seat on the state’s highest court, received $20K in contributions from the Montana Republican Party, according to the latest filings. By
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Montana GOP financially backs Wilson for SupCo, opposes nonpartisan judicial elections • Daily Montanan
Republican Party donated $20K to Wilson, due to a new Montana law allowing more direct political action in court races
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