Sam Wilson
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Billings, MT, United States
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Billion-dollar GOP spending package poised to clear Legislature
Democrats tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to disentangle the pieces of legislation to be considered separately. → Read More
Senate approves $3,700 price tag for citizen ballot measures
The bill would also bar citizens from bringing a ballot measure similar to one proposed in the prior four years. → Read More
Legislative digest for Day 37
Bills are moving fast through the Legislature as it approaches a procedural deadline for some legislation. → Read More
Bill would eliminate new requirements for citizen-led ballot initiatives
Proponents want a 2021 law repealed, saying it adds unnecessary roadblocks to the ballot initiative process. → Read More
Montana Senate honors late Sen. Mark Sweeney
Sen. Mark Sweeney, a Philipsburg Democrat, died in office last year after a lengthy career in public service. → Read More
Panel punts nomination for Montana's top political cop to Gianforte
The Nomination Committee for the Commissioner of Political Practices on Wednesday deadlocked on a pair of 2-2 votes. → Read More
Legislators take early votes on rules for upcoming session
The initial vote on the rules still needs to be ratified when the Legislature convenes starting Jan. 2. → Read More
Montana Legislature elects leadership
Lawmakers gathered in Helena on Wednesday to elect leadership. → Read More
Provisional ballots lift Democratic lawmaker to victory, leave GOP supermajorities intact
Montana counties finished counting the 2022 general election’s provisional, military and overseas ballots Monday. → Read More
GOP poised for possible supermajority in MT Legislature
Montana Republicans appeared to have a lock on a supermajority in the state Legislature by Wednesday. → Read More
Governor, unions pitch 4% annual raises for state employees
The recommendations also include $1,000 bonuses and a freeze on health benefit costs for state employees. → Read More
Legislative elections could give GOP supermajority for '23 session
Democrats are framing much of their down-ballot messaging around that possibility. → Read More
High court puts brakes on laws ending Election Day registration, tightening voter ID requirements
Four justices signed the majority opinion, while three justices joined a pair of dissenting opinions. → Read More
Republicans shift $6M from workforce training grants to biz automation loans
Democrats and labor groups objected to the proposal, saying the grant program wasn't given enough of a chance. → Read More
Gianforte set to return Thursday night amid devastating flooding
Gianforte will return to the state Thursday evening from an international trip amid historic flooding in Montana. → Read More
Western district candidates allege shady campaign finance activity as primaries wind down
The primary is June 7. → Read More
Zinke extends lead, Tranel outraises Neumann in latest report
The primary election is June 7. → Read More
Western district GOP candidates stake out positions on ag
Montana’s primary election is June 7. → Read More
Western GOP congressional candidates criticize gun control, absent front-runner
Montana’s primary election is June 7. → Read More
Secretary of State asks MT Supreme Court to restore new election laws
School board elections in Montana take place May 3. The federal primary election is June 7. → Read More