Senate, Jason Ellsworth

Senate delays decision on expulsion of Montana's Jason Ellsworth
The Montana Senate has delayed the decision on whether to expel Senator Jason Ellsworth following a heated discussion on the Senate floor at the state capitol.
Montana Senate leadership delays action on Ellsworth motion
The atmosphere on the Montana Senate floor was much quieter Friday than it had been Thursday, a day after a fierce debate centered on the investigation into Sen. Jason Ellsworth.
Montana Senate votes to send Ellsworth investigation to Department of Justice
Allegations of criminal activity by former Montana Senate leader Jason Ellsworth are being handed over to the state Department of Justice following a heated Thursday floor debate in the Senate chambers in which minority Democrats prevailed.
Montana Senate in ‘chaos’ over vote to refer ethics investigation to DOJ
In quarrel, many Republicans alleged ulterior motives, while Democrats said investigation is rife with politics.
Montana Senate votes to delay Ellsworth ethics investigation, refer to Department of Justice
Emotions ran high Thursday afternoon on the Montana Senate floor, as members approved a motion that would delay the Senate Ethics Committee’s investigation into a former Senate president.
Montana Senate spirals as Ellsworth ethics probe paused, investigation sent to DOJ
The latest scrum on the Senate floor led to anger, tears, and embarrassment, some of the GOP caucus members said. Accusations of corruption flew across the chamber.
MTPR1d
Senate punts Ellsworth ethics probe to the state Department of Justice
The Montana Senate devolved into emotional arguments and angry tirades on Thursday. Several Republicans sided with Democrats ...
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Ethics committee considers allegations of ethical, criminal misconduct against Jason Ellsworth
The Senate Ethics Committee could find Sen. Jason Ellsworth violated ethical and criminal misconduct statutes if allegations of waste and abuse are borne out during the course of its investigation.
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Senate ethics investigation into former president expected to take all of February
An ethics committee investigation into former Montana Senate leader Jason Ellsworth will take most of February, if not longer ...
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Democrats notch a win by sending Ellsworth investigation to DOJ
Allegations of criminal activity by former Montana Senate leader Jason Ellsworth are being handed over to the state ...
Independent Record10d
Ellsworth contract updates: Ex-business associate says contract was his proposal
Sen. Jason Ellsworth's former business partner said his reputation has been severely damaged by the audit report, which the ...
MTPR12d
Sen. Ellsworth abused his power with no-bid contract, legislative auditor says
The state’s legislative auditor says a sitting legislator abused his power and wasted government resources when he gave a ...
NBC Montana12d
Senate approves launch of ethics probe into Sen. Ellsworth's 'illegal' contract
An ethics investigation is being launched against a Republican Senator after early findings of an audit determined he entered ...