Montana/Region

Bullock dinged for failing to report plane expenses on time

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s re-election campaign violated state law by failing to make timely reports on expenses stemming from his use of a state aircraft, the state’s chief political watchdog reported Thursday.

Top officials unaware pipeline security operated illegally

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s governor, top law officer and military leader all said Wednesday they were unaware that a private security firm hired by the developer of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline has been operating illegally in the state without a license.