Legislative session in full swing

The hustle and bustle of the Legislature is in full swing. We are busy in committees from 8 a.m. until as late as 6 p.m. some days. Our house floor sessions run from 1 p.m. to 2:30 -3:30 p.m. daily. Bills are coming through to the House floor from the Senate as well as our house bills are being read in the Senate floor now. We have acted on bills on the house floor ranging from gun laws to water rights, title insurance to bicycle rules.

Highlights from Helena, Mar. 21 - Rep. Dan Salomon

It is budget week in the Montana House of Representatives. We will be debating and voting on House Bill 2, which determines the General Fund budget for the state for the next two years.

Capitol letters

The highlight of my week was meeting a large group of local Republican women and their spouses who travelled to the Capitol to observe us at work. They hosted a dinner and sack lunch for us and sat through committee meetings and House and Senate sessions. I really appreciate your time and effort!

Comments wanted on various bills

Janna Taylor

Clarence Henry Hendrickson Jr.

It is with great sorrow the family of Clarence Henry Hendrickson Jr., 84, of Spokane, Washington, announces he peacefully passed away on Aug. 10, 2022, of coronary heart disease.

Home delivery: Healthy baby delivered on living room floor

ST. IGNATIUS — Expectant mothers should expect the unexpected, but Anne Morigeau had quite a surprise last week when she gave birth to Emily Marie Morigeau — at home, on the living room floor, after Emily came into the world a little sooner than expected.

KwataqNuk official outlines expansion plans

POLSON — Officials at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort outlined their plans for expansion this week, which will include a 5,400 square foot casino and two-tiered sports bar, revamped restaurant and hopes that the project will benefit the surrounding community.

Marijuana zoning still hazy in Polson

POLSON - As the reality sets in that medicinal marijuana is here to stay, cities and towns throughout Lake County and the state grapple with zoning ordinances and how to regulate the businesses and people that take part in growing, selling and buying the plant and its byproducts.

Flathead Lakers move to larger office space in Polson

The Flathead Lakers have moved to a new building on Flathead Lake after more than 20 years at its previous Polson location in an effort to better accommodate future growth and host more educational events and community gatherings.

Special session not an easy one

By Janna Taylor

WEB EXTRA Helena update: Rep. John Fleming

Hello again from Helena. My three committees (Agriculture, Education and Business and Labor) held few hearings this week. But the time was taken up by long lists of Senate bills each day to receive action on the House floor. Since these bills needed previous positive votes on the Senate floor and in House committees, most required little debate and received positive votes on their way to the Governor.

If it was your house, would you fix it?

By now, your ballot(s) for the Polson School District Bond election should be en route to your mailbox if they haven’t already arrived.

Resolution on new House and Senate Districts move through Legislature

A resolution containing lawmakers’ feedback on newly drawn state House and Senate districts is sailing through the legislative process ahead of a deadline next month.

Update from Helena

It was great to be home last weekend and sleep in my own bed. I’d like to thank everyone that showed up at the town hall meeting we had on Monday. The questions were very good. If you have more, email or call me.

Voters to decide Arlee bond

ARLEE — The Arlee School District will ask voters for help this November to raise funds for school improvement projects, and school officials will outline more details at a meeting tonight (Aug. 17) to give voters a better idea of repair projects needed around the district.

Local Golf Briefs - June 12

Sports briefs

Men's league results

Hands-on: Students transform empty lot into home

By Ali Bronsdon / Leader Staff

Helena update: Rep. Janna Taylor

The stimulus package is still on everyone’s mind. Senate Finance and Claims held a hearing last week to allow everyone to give their opinions on how the money should be spent. Most of the money is designated for specific programs, like $200 million for highways and roads. Montana will get to decide how about $200 million of the $800 million we will receive should be spent.

2016 Polson Men's League Golf Results

Anderson Broadcasting 8 vs. Big Sky Fitness 8