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We’re on day 55 of the 90-day session. This week we’re talking about health care funding, childcare initiatives and vaccine bills.This is The Session, a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse.

Those with prior conditions are worried about Montana legislation that could compromise immunocompromised people by making it easier for more people to opt out of routine vaccinations.

HELENA -- Bella Nyman has struggled with her mental health since age 7, when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety. Nyman said she was afraid to

HELENA -- Bella Nyman has struggled with her mental health since age 7, when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety. Nyman said she was afraid to

The bill, modeled on laws in North Dakota and Wyoming, is opposed by doctors who say it would let physician assistants practice outside the scope of their training.

A fund using money from marijuana taxes would be required to report on spending each year under a new proposal

State lawmakers are considering proposals to make it easier for professionals with out-of-state licenses to work in Montana.

Health department officials anticipate having to transfer patients with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia to a state center in Lewiston

HELENA, Mont. — Montana state lawmakers from both parties have shown support for a plan to stop the practice of committing people with Alzheimer’s disease, other types of dementia or

Montana lawmakers said lowering costs and expanding patient access will be their top health care goals for the new legislative session.