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Republicans have two main options if they move to ban abortion in Montana – they can enact a law that will most likely be challenged in the courts, or they can push for a constitutional referendum to change the state’s bill of rights, which would then have to go before voters.
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The leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion which calls for overturning federal protections for abortion drew swift reaction. Here's how such a decision could play out in Montana and what elected leaders are saying about it.
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Montana’s high court has affirmed state lawmakers' ability to hold closed-door meetings when a quorum is not present.
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Montana lawmakers are challenging a state Supreme Court order from July restricting their power to subpoena. Lawmakers are asking the Montana Supreme Court to withdraw its ruling that legislators overstepped their power when issuing subpoenas.
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Montana lawmakers continue their investigation into allegations of bias among members of the judicial branch. After a series of rapid developments,…
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In separate actions, Montana’s public higher education officials and the state’s largest union for public employees are suing the state over laws that…
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Dueling Reports Show Stark Between Montana Democrats, Republicans Over Judicial Branch InvestigationRepublicans and Democrats on a special legislative committee are at odds over dueling reports summarizing an ongoing investigation into Montana’s judicial branch.
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A new law in Montana prohibits local governments from requiring builders to include housing units for low- and moderate-income families in new projects.…
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HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Legislature are locked in a legal battle over a new law giving the governor sweeping powers to appoint judges.…
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After a short break last week, Montana's lawmakers are back at the state Capitol. The 67th Legislative Session is now more than halfway to its 90-day…