U.S. Rep. Steve Daines works the room at an event announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Bozeman, Mont. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras)
HELENA — A list of new laws taking effect this week includes a way to test drivers who might be under the influence of marijuana and new permits to allow Montanans to salvage road kill.
On Aug. 16, Gov. Steve Bullock laughs during a visit to the rodeo at the Crow Fair at Crow Agency. Bullock has stressed the importance of seeking collaboration during his first eight months in office. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras)
HELENA — The new state commissioner of political practices issued a tough and detailed decision Wednesday as he starts handling complaints over the way outside groups avoid disclosure of political spending.
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND JUNE 29-30 - FILE - This May 3, 2013 file photo shows Commissioner of Political Practices candidate Jonathan Motl speaking in Helena, Mont. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras, file)
U.S. Attorney for Montana Michael Cotter, left, listens to Deputy Assistant Attorney General Roy Austin discuss an agreement on the University of Montana's handling of sexual assault cases on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Missoula, Mont. Federal officials reached a deal with the university after a yearlong investigation Into mishandled …
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Senate Minority Leader Jon Sesso, right, talks to Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy on Wednesday, April 24, 2014, in Helena, Mont. Windy Boy was the only holdout Democrat on a vote to back Gov. Steve Bullock's budget deal with House Republicans.
