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Tester's No Bernie Bro; Daines Is Flush With PAC Money; MTLeg Studies Yearly Sessions

By & Rob Saldin & Holly Michels • 13 hours ago
Campaign Beat

This week on Campaign Beat: Sen. Tester has some qualms about Bernie Sanders topping the Democratic ticket for president. Sen. Daines has no qualms about whether President Trump should stay in office. Former Montana congressman and U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke resurfaces. And Montana lawmakers revisit annual sessions.

Listen now with MTPR's Sally Mauk, Lee Newspapers Capitol Reporter Holly Michaels and University of Montana Political Science Professor and Mansfield Center Fellow Rob Saldin.

Montana U.S. Senators Split Heading Into Impeachment Trial

By • 18 hours ago

U.S. Senators Jan. 16 were sworn in as jurors in the upcoming impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Montana’s Senators are split along party lines heading into the trial, which is expected to begin next week.

Montana Lawmakers Say Ag Producers Will Benefit From U.S.-China Trade Deal

By • Jan 15, 2020

Some Montana lawmakers are applauding the U.S.-China trade agreement signed Jan. 15, saying it’s a big win for the state’s agricultural producers. Critics say a trade war with the world’s second largest economy should not have happened in the first place.

Montana Reps Divided On Party Lines Over War Powers Resolution

By • Jan 10, 2020
Sen. Steve Daines at President Trump's rally at Missoula International Airport. Oct. 18, 2018.
Josh Burnham / Montana Public Radio

The Republican members of Montana’s congressional delegation are offering unwavering support of President Trump after the assassination of Iran’s Military General Qasem Soleimani. But others are questioning the situation.

'Campaign Beat:' Fundraising, Campaign Ads, And The Trump Factor

By & Rob Saldin & Holly Michels • Jan 10, 2020
Campaign Beat

This week on Campaign Beat: who's ahead, and who's behind in campaign fundraising. A new ad introduces a political newcomer in the Senate race, and protesters challenge Sen. Daines for going all-in for Trump.

Daines, Barrasso Sign Resolution To Dismiss Impeachment Without Articles

By • Jan 7, 2020

U.S. Senators Steve Daines of Montana and John Barrasso of Wyoming have signed onto a resolution seeking to dismiss the recently passed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump before the House sends them over. 

Campaign Beat: Bullock’s Presidential Race Is Over; Gubernatorial Primaries; Stapleton’s Newsletter

By & Rob Saldin & Holly Michels • Jan 3, 2020
Campaign Beat

This week on "Campaign Beat:" Governor Bullock's presidential race is over - but Democrats still hope he jumps into the Senate race. Both primaries in the governor's race have strong challengers to the frontrunners. And U.S. House candidate Corey Stapleton comes under fire for a controversial newsletter.

Little Shell Recognition Moves To President's Desk

By • Dec 18, 2019

 

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed the $738 billion national defense spending bill and with it, federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Where Montana's House Candidates Stand On Impeachment

By • Dec 17, 2019
U.S. Capitol
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The House of Representatives Wednesday will debate and vote on two articles of impeachment against President Trump; one for abuse of power and the other for obstruction of justice. Where do Montana's 2020 House candidates stand?

Montana Cities, Counties Back Full LWCF Funding

By • Dec 16, 2019

Correction December 12, 2019: This article has been updated to include that Sen. Jon Tester is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Environmental advocates and political leaders across Montana are pushing for full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million, an amount the country hasn’t been close to since 1998.

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