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The Montana Legislature is sending Gov. Greg Gianforte a bill the Republican has said he'll sign aimed at providing liability shields for COVID-19 exposure at businesses, churches and other organizations. The state Senate on Thursday gave final approval to amendments made to the bill in the House. After the bill goes through enrolling, it moves to the governor's desk. The vote was 32-18, with mostly Republicans voting for it and Democrats against it. Senate Bill 65 from Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick, a Great Falls Republican, is meant to protect businesses, churches, nonprofits and other organiza...

A Coup Attempt, A Budget Proposal And COVID Confusion Montana lawmakers had very different takes on Wednesday's insurrection and the unfounded claims that fueled it. Gov. Gianforte released his budget proposal. And the Legislature started out with confusing and contradictory COVID-19 protocols. Listen now on Capitol Talk, with MTPR's Sally Mauk, Lee Newspapers State Bureau Chief Holly Michels and UM Political Science Professor Rob Saldin. Editor's Note: We apologize that Capitol Talk aired Saturday morning instead of its usual time Friday evening. It will return to its normal schedule next F...