Final Report of the 2017 MT Legislative Session
The 65th Montana legislative session has come to a close. Out of the 1,188 proposed bills a total of 236 bills were signed into law during the Legislative session, with even more awaiting a [...]
2017 Legislative Session Transmittal Report
TRANSMITTAL! It’s here folks. Over the past 45 days legislators have introduced 981 bills, the lowest amount recorded in the last 16 years. There are approximately 322 bills still active in the [...]
Kalispell Public Schools 2016 School Bond Information
On September 19th, two school district bond measures will be mailed out to all registered voters. Ballots must be returned by October 4, 2016. These bonds play an important role in maintaining [...]
January 2017 Legislative Review
January is over which means we are 5 weeks into the 90-Day Legislative session. ABS Legal continues to work diligently so that all of your legislative needs are met. Below, the major policy [...]
The Contribution of Health Care to Flathead County’s Economy
Health care is Flathead County’s largest industry. Flathead County’s health care industry employs nearly 6,300 people. This represents 16 percent of total employment. Flathead County’s health [...]
2016 Second Quarter Government Affairs Report
Cleveland is buzzing this week as the Republican’s kick off the National Republican Convention, while the Democrats will convene in Philadelphia next week for the National Democratic Convention. [...]
2016 First Quarter Government Affairs Report
The days are longer, the sun is shining and the first quarter of 2016 is behind us. Political races are gearing up, over 50 bill drafts have been submitted for consideration by the 2017 Montana [...]