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The separation of powers among the three co-equal branches of government are essential; and I agree that no branch should be able to overreach its bounds. I want to tell you why this overreach is not happening with SB 442. In Montana, our Constitution does not allow the Executive branch to have the final say over bills adopted by the Montana Legislature, which is the Senate and House of Representatives collectively. The ongoing dispute regarding SB 442 is about preserving the separation of powers. The Executive branch exercised the right to veto, but no matter how the final events played out, the Legislature was deprived of our ability to review that action through a veto poll, until ...
News from Mallory Witham, asst. director North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Shared Catalog Mobile App has been restored for the North Lake County Public Library. You can now search the catalog on your mobile device. On Wednesday, April 10, the Montana Virtual Network (MLN) Program wi...
News from Gwen Lankford, CSKT Executive Communications PABLO — On March 25, 2024, during the annual meeting of the United Native American Housing Association (UNAHA) in Denver, Colorado, CSKT Tribal Member Bob Gauthier will be honored for his lifetime of achievements regarding Native America...
A federal agency that oversees hydroelectric dams has been roped, again, into an ongoing dispute about water levels in Flathead Lake. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received a pair of letters this month related to its ability to referee dam management to sustain water levels in the largest natural ...
The taxes paid by Montana residents and businesses have created and continue to fund an equitable educational system, roads and bridges, and services that keep our communities safe. Unfortunately, over time, responsibility for our tax system has shifted to everyday Montanans, like our teachers, plumbers, and...
News from the Montana Department of Transportation POLSON — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will be conducting an inspection of the Polson Bridge on US Highway 93 (US 93). The bridge crosses the Flathead River in the heart of Polson. The inspection is scheduled to occur the week ...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Officials with Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) are raising awareness about tuberculosis prevention tips and treatments that are available for those diagnosed with the disease. “There’s been great progress to reduce tuberculosis diseas...
CHARLO — Governor Greg Gianforte shared a locally sourced meal with farmers and ranchers at the Ninepipes Lodge on Wednesday, March 20, during Agriculture Appreciation Week. Nick Courville with Double Cross Livestock in Charlo organized the event to share the local bounty during the governor’s...
News from MSU BOZEMAN — Registration is open for the Mountain Meat Summit, hosted by Montana State University Extension. The summit is an annual program featuring educational tours, technical sessions and consulting. The summit will be held May 21-23 in Bozeman. Early registration is availab...
News from MSU Extension Flathead Reservation office POLSON — On Thursday, April 11, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, the CSKT Producer Summit will take place. Registration is required by April 5. Topics include regenerative grazing practices, irrigation efficiency options, alternative f...
