Debby Barrett

As the 2015 Montana Legislature draws to a close, many lawmakers are saying their goodbyes. It’s like the last week of high school in the state house and…

The Montana Legislature is at the half-way point of the scheduled 90-day session.It’s more than just the numerical half-way point; it’s a key legislative…

Supporters of the proposed Flathead Water Compact, involving the state, the federal government, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have a…

Wednesday at the Montana Legislature, nearly a hundred bills will be thrust onto the Senate and House Floors for debate. Ready or not.Speaker of the House…

Ranchers who lose livestock to mountain lion attacks would get compensation from the state of Montana under a bill the Senate approved Friday. The state…

Monday marked the 20th anniversary of the arrival of 8 wolves into Yellowstone National Park. That event marked the beginning of the recovery effort for…

The 2015 Montana Legislature convened Jan. 5, and ceremonial and educational events welcomed the 150 lawmakers from all over the state to Helena.During…

This was opening day for the 64th session of the Montana Legislature. There was the usual pomp and circumstance, but there was also some real history…

State lawmakers chose their party leaders for the upcoming 2015 legislative session in Helena today.Yellowstone Public Radio’s Jackie Yamanaka says…