Senator Lang gives Legislative update for week of March 15

The final 45 days of the 67th Montana legislature have begun. Congratulations to the athletes and communities of North Eastern Montana with your representation in district, divisional and state tournaments. Special praise to the State Champion Scobey Spartans, Championship contenders, North Country Mavericks and the consolation contenders Malta M-ettes.

This week, Senate Finance and Claims will be meeting jointly with House Appropriations to look at bills and start our finalization of a balanced state budget. A big part of that will be the extra covid dollars which are headed to Montana....