The Rundown: Capitol Report | Jan. 24, 2021 – YouTube
House Labor Committee hears whistleblower bill
BY JAMES BRADLEY (LEGISLATIVE NEWS SERVICE) Rep. Ron Marshall, R-Hamilton, reads House Bill 64. If passed, whistleblowers could receive up to 30% of all fines and fees associated with a …
State Land Board Approves Acquisition of New Flathead Lake Access Sites
By: Tristan Scott Acknowledging the need to promote both conservation and public access on Flathead Lake, the Montana Land Board on Dec. 21 unanimously approved the state’s proposal to acquire …
‘Obamacare’ individual policy rates for 2021 mostly hold steady
By: Mike Dennison Two of the three companies that write health insurance for some 50,000 Montanans buying “Obamacare” individual policies will keep their average rates at zero or near zero …
Rosendale Says He Forced Health Insurers to Lower Their Rates
By: Peter Christian Montana’s outgoing State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale reported on Monday that he has convinced two of the three health insurance companies on the Obamacare exchange …
Montana state auditor goes after precious metals companies that targeted retirees
By: Phoebe Tollefson The Montana state auditor is proposing a $1.7 million penalty to an investment company after eight Montanans, mostly seniors, invested in precious metals deals while the company …
Auditor advises steps to take after storm damage
By: Daily Inter Lake State Auditor Matt Rosendale is advising Montanans to be vigilant after last weekend’s storm brought strong winds and damaged properties in Northwest Montana. “Folks need to …
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
Opinion by: Matt Rosendale My mission as state auditor during the COVID-19 pandemic has been to ensure continuity of insurance coverage and to provide as much financial relief as possible. …
Auto insurers are giving Montana customers rebates and discounts
By: Mike Dennison and Kaitlin Boysel Because of decreased insurance claims during the coronavirus crisis, insurers doing business in Montana are giving refunds or other savings to customers of at …
Montana Land Board approves addition to Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area
By: Tom Kuglin The Montana State Board of Land Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved the state’s purchase of an addition to the Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area located southwest of …