Montana Senate, Ellsworth and Department of Justice

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 votes to delay Ellsworth ethics investigation, refer to Department of Justice
Montana Senate votes to delay Ellsworth ethics investigation, refer to Department of Justice The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday. The Trump White House press secretary's gaffe prompted two words to trend online.
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 in a vote to send an internal ethics investigation to the state Department of Justice.
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 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.
‘Queer drain’ being documented in Montana as legislature advances contentious bills
Charley Macorn loves Montana, their home for 38 years, but Macorn also fears Montana isn’t capable of loving her back. “I ...
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Montana's Ten Commandments bill almost dies on Senate floor, but is narrowly revived
The proposal nearly died on Wednesday when a Republican senator said he hit the wrong button and voted against the bill ...
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Montana Senate eliminates protections for physician-assisted aid in dying
Currently, physician-assisted aid in dying in Montana occupies a legal gray area. A 2009 Montana Supreme Court ruling said a ...
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Montana Senate advances bill that would criminalize transgender procedures for youth
Last legislative session, Montana lawmakers passed a law – currently held up in court – that prohibits gender-affirming ...
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Montana bill to outlaw physician-assisted death clears Senate
The proposal would prohibit a health care provider from prescribing life-ending drugs at the request of a terminally ill patient. That ability currently exists largely due to a legal loophole.
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Sen. Phalen leading charge to require Ten Commandments displays in Montana's public schools
A bill before the Montana Legislature primarily sponsored by eastern Montana's Senate representative is testing the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, as well as local Glendive Public ...