Video of the Montana Republican Senate Candidate Debate Released
The first debate between the Montana Republican Senatorial candidates Albert Olszewski, Troy Downing, Russ Fagg and Matt Rosendale is now live.
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Montana Legislative Candidates Prepare for Primary Battle
While Montana won’t get to vote until June, Montana Secretary of State Linda McCulloch said the state will have its fair share of contested primaries.
Sen. Steve Daines Responds to Senate Democrats Block on Syrian Refugee Bill
Democrats blocked a controversial bill that would curb the flow of Syrian and Iraqi refugees to enter the U.S.
Sen. Steve Daines Responds to the House Passing Obamacare Repeal
Sen. Steve Daines applauded the House of Representatives today after passing legislation that repeals Obamacare.
Montana Senators Vote to Fund Government Through December 11
The U.S. Senate voted this morning, September 30, to keep the federal government funded through December 11.
Bill to Limit Abortions After 20 Weeks Divides Montana Senators
The issue of abortion came up at the U.S. Senate today, September 24, where proponents of a bill titled “The Pain Capable Child Protection Act,” sought to limit abortions in the United States to only those pregnancies within 20 weeks of conception.
MT House Leadership Explains Opposition to Governor’s Medicaid Expansion Plan
On Friday, The Montana House Health and Human Services Committee voted “Not to Pass” House Bill 249, Governor Steve Bullock’s plan to expand Medicaid.
Senate Fails to Override Veto on Keystone XL, Senator Daines Comments
The U.S. Senate could not muster enough votes to override President Obama’s Veto on the Keystone XL pipeline today. Senator Steve Daines tried to rally votes, accusing the president of political games.
U.S. Senate Vacancies Should be Filled by Special Election, Says Montana Secretary of State
Montana Secretary of State Linda McCulloch is asking for the Montana Legislature to change the way the state fills vacancies when a U.S. Senator representing Montana leaves office before a term ends. Right now, such a vacancy would be filled by a gubernatorial appointment.
Steve Daines and Senate Energy Committee Approve Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation
Senator Steve Daines joined the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today to approve construction of Keystone XL pipeline, clearing the way for full Senate vote.