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The House has approved a proposal to eliminate $700 million in already-approved funding for public media. If enacted, it would strip essential services and could force rural stations off the air. The Senate will take up the bill next.

Child care and education

It's week 16 of the 69th Legislature is kicking off week 15. Lawmakers have been talking about proposals to improve access to child care and teacher pay. This is 'The Session', a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse.

MTPR's Shaylee Ragar is joined by Alex Sakariassen from Montana Free Press, along with Montana Public Radio's Victoria Traxler.

Shaylee covers state government and politics for Montana Public Radio.<br/><br/>Please share tips, questions and concerns at 406-539-1677 or shaylee.ragar@mso.umt.edu
Victoria Traxler is MTPR's Rural Policy Reporter.
Alex Sakariassen
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