Jerry Schillinger

Montana lawmakers will convene their 69th legislative session in January. On Tuesday, some legislators met to set ground rules for how they’ll conduct the business of writing or amending the state’s laws.

A proposal to expand low-income families’ eligibility for child care scholarships has advanced in the Montana House of Representatives.

Factions of Republican lawmakers split over a proposal to amend the rules that govern the state House of Representatives. MTPR’s Shaylee Ragar reports the change will be a tool for moderate Republicans and Democrats to work together.

The group of 10 lawmakers are asking for a joint committee to investigate the state’s election security, saying there’s “widespread belief” among Montanans that irregularities have sown doubt in its election integrity.