On this edition of Montana Morning Newscast, the Montana House of Representatives has given preliminary approval to a Medicaid expansion proposal that has been called the most conservative in the nation.
Montana senators have endorsed a budget to fund state services for the next two years.
Senators have turned away a proposal to repeal federal Common Core standards from Montana's public education system.
Montana lawmakers are slated to hear public testimony on a proposed water deal concerning the Flathead Reservation.
The body of former Gov. Tim Babcock will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda today.
Supporters of Medicaid expansion for low-income Montanans are celebrating a major victory after the House approved the controversial bill.
Gov. Steve Bullock has vetoed a second bill this session that would have lowered Montana's individual income taxes.
Today at the state Legislature, lawmakers will hear about a bill that would change who investigates false medical marijuana claims, and ups the penalties.