Montana/Region

Bill would limit rulemaking by local health boards

HELENA (AP) — The Montana House is considering a bill that would make decisions by local health boards in response to crises subject to approval by elected officials.

Montana House passes bill to permit campus concealed carry

HELENA (AP) — A bill that would expand the list of places in Montana where people can carry concealed firearms with and without permits passed Thursday in the Republican-controlled House, less than two weeks after the Legislature started its session.

Montana Dems tout three healthcare bills

After last week’s proposal by legislative Republicans to establish a baseline budget for the state’s health and human services budget $1 billion lower than what fellow GOP Gov. Greg Gianforte recommended, the Democrats offered their vision of legislation that would help Montanans.

Plan to curb track deaths lets BNSF kill up to 18 bears

MISSOULA (AP) — BNSF Railway has proposed a plan to curb the train-related deaths of grizzly bears that allows trains to kill up to 18 grizzly bears over seven years on the tracks it operates in Montana.

Suspects plead guilty in 2019 Helena-area stabbing death

HELENA (AP) — Two people charged in the 2019 beating and stabbing death of a Helena man have reached plea agreements with Lewis and Clark County prosecutors just weeks ahead of their trials.

Governor tests negative after possible virus exposure

HELENA (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte has repeatedly tested negative for the coronavirus after a potential exposure at the state Capitol building, his spokesperson said.

Montana man accused of killing mom held on $1 million bail

BILLINGS (AP) — A Montana man accused of killing his mother with a kitchen knife pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide Wednesday and had his bail set at $1 million.

Lawmakers consider two bills to regulate transgender youth

A Whitefish Republican wants to ban transgender athletes from competing in K-16 sports — a move a federal judge blocked in a similar bill from Idaho.

Montana avalanche sweeps 3 skiers down mountain, injuring 2

BILLINGS (AP) — An avalanche swept three skiers down a Montana mountain, seriously injuring one who was evacuated by helicopter.

Bill would allow domestic violence recordings as evidence

HELENA (AP) — Montana lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow victims of domestic violence to secretly record phone calls or interactions with the perpetrator and use the recordings as evidence in court.