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The session has been marked at moments by sharp partisan spats and for the first time held under a hybrid model that’s allowed for remote participation because of the pandemic.
Lawmakers proposed to cut two tribal health positions within the Department of Public Health and Human Services. Gov. Greg Gianforte opposes the cuts.
The legislation proposes a possible 10-year prison sentence and $50,000 fine.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers are considering bills that offer residents lower-cost ways to meet their health care needs, some outside traditional, regulated insurance plans.
Just call it the âHelena-Bozeman Corridor.â And part of its success is being attributed to a bridge nearly 45 miles away from the Queen City and improvements to the roadway that connects Helena to Interstate 90. Brian Obert, executive director of the Montana Business Assistance Connection, recently discussed what he called âthe corridor,â admitting he may be early in bestowing the moniker that his not-for-profit organization has been serving as cheerleaders. âThere is some excitement in the areaâ¦â he said, adding there has been a 32% increase in electric con...