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Montana lawmakers take their oaths of office and begin their work in the state Capitol. Host Nadya Faulx and reporters Shaylee Ragar, Ellis Juhlin, and Arren Kimbel-Sannit discuss a rules debate that's dividing the GOP, how moderate Republicans are working with Democrats, a new Montana Freedom Caucus, and the beginnings of the state budget.

The exchanges on the third day of the 90-day term included Republicans making accusations of manipulation and laid bare division in the caucus.

Getting a bloody Mary or Montana microbrew before your next flight out of the Treasure State could get easier if one of several proposed bills heard Tuesday moves forward.

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

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 power and meaning of an historic Republican supermajority in the Montana Legislature was on display right from the start as the 68th session kicked off Monday at the state

The Legislature began its 68th session with partisan speechifying and a minor rules fight.

The initial vote on the rules still needs to be ratified when the Legislature convenes starting Jan. 2.

The initial vote on the rules still needs to be ratified when the Legislature convenes starting Jan. 2.

The initial vote on the rules still needs to be ratified when the Legislature convenes starting Jan. 2.