The Lowdown

News and notes from the Montana capital.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Jim Messina, Obama’s Fixer

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Ari Berman , of The Nation , just published a scathing 3,700-word analysis on the role Montana’s own Jim Messina plays in driving Preside...
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Medical Marijuana reform in jeopardy

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As I write this the Senate is debating the sole remaining medical marijuana reform bill, Senate Bill 423 by Sen. Jess Essmann , R-Billings....
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

House floor debate on Gold Standard gets lively

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In case you missed it, the Montana House of Representatives had a highly entertaining debate on a measure to require the state to back trans...
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Monday, March 28, 2011

Bar owner/lawmaker doesn’t like DUI bills

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As Associated Press reporter Steven Dockery reported today, the House passed a proposal to toughen penalties against repeat drunk drivers: ...
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Friday, March 25, 2011

All but seven state lawmakers get health benefits

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The Legislature finally agreed to Lee Newspapers’ request to release all the names of state lawmakers covered by taxpayer funded health care...

Will the Legislature adjourn early?

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Republican lawmakers — ever mindful of Gov. Brian Schweitzer's veto power—are considering a plan to temporarily adjourn the legislative ...
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