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Supreme Court says constitutional protection against excessive fines applies to state actions
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that the Constitution’s prohibition on excessive fines applies to state and local governments, limiting their abilities to impose fines and seize property.
New petition to sell Montana to Canada for $1 trillion to pay off US debt
“We have too much debt and Montana is useless,” the petition reads. As for getting Canada to go for the deal, “Just tell them it has beavers or something,”
Notebook: Most Montana politicians no longer use town halls for town hall events
The wheels have gone off the tracks. Access is challenged, if not impossible. Politicians hide from their constituents, seemingly frightened to answer questions from the press on issues related to their own voting record. They...
With Amazon Out of New York, Some Lawmakers Seek Multistate Ban on Corporate Tax Breaks
Lawmakers in at least a half-dozen states are considering forming a compact in which they would agree to end efforts to lure companies with tax incentives.
Butte CEO urges tourism board to increase hotel fees for airline revenue guarantee
“a new connection would provide a boost in local and state usage of the airport, as well as more tourists using the airport to fly into and out of Butte.”
Montana Lt. Governor Cooney sees challenges of connectivity in Troy, Montana’s schools and the community
Montana Lt. Governor Mike Cooney visited Troy’s schools Jan. 30 along with representatives of consulting firm Deloitte Services LP, as part of the evaluation phase for Internet needs and capabilities in Troy.
The city with no homeless on its streets
“It was visible, but we don’t have it any more. Street homelessness doesn’t exist in Helsinki.”
Addressing Doctor Shortage in Montana is Aim of Tester’s Bipartisan Bills
“The doctor shortage in rural America threatens the future of frontier communities in Montana,” Tester said.
This Hearing May Decide the Future of Net Neutrality
Net neutrality advocates are heading to court Friday for what may be their best chance to restore federal regulations banning broadband providers from blocking, throttling, or otherwise discriminating against lawful content.
Gov. Bullock touts his priorities – and lays down the law on budget, in Montana State of State
“Don’t send me a budget where I’ll have to make the cuts, due to the failure of this Legislature to leave money in the bank,” he said. “Because if you do, I’ll send it back.”
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