By DARRELL EHRLICK, Editor-in-chief
"Montana’s Secretary of State should not be in the business of second-guessing them and sending private voter information to the federal government. The federal government overstepped its authority, but this boils down to a simple question: What did the Secretary of State share?" – State Sen. Jacinda Morigeau, a Democrat from Arlee on issuing a subpoena for Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen.
Legislators to subpoena Secretary of State on voter roll question
by Keila Szpaller
Members of a legislative oversight committee voted 10-1 this week to subpoena Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen for the type of information her office turned over to the U.S. Department of Justice. Sen. Mike Cuffe, a Eureka Republican, cast the only opposing vote. Cuffe said some of the discussion in recent months had been partisan, […]
Judge confirms PSC commissioner will remain suspended
by Keila Szpaller
Brad Molnar will serve out a suspension for one year from the Montana Public Service Commission, a district court judge ordered. “The balance of the equities and the public interest require a functioning Public Service Commission free from sexual harassment and retaliation,” said Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Mike Menahan. Gov. Greg Gianforte […]
Billings area legislative race draws two write-in candidates
by Micah Drew
The path back to Helena appeared smooth for state Sen. Daniel Zolnikov up until about three weeks ago. Zolnikov has been a lawmaker since 2013 and filed to run for re-election to Senate District 22, representing part of Billings, this year. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary in June, and the Democratic candidate was […]
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