Talks proposed on Butte firefighter bill amid clash
State Senator Forrest Mandeville urged talks between backers and opponents of House Bill 547 as amendments deadline nears. The bill would place Butte paid firefighters under chief control of the department, angering volunteers who oppose it. The Senate committee has not acted after a two hour Friday hearing. fate this session remains uncertain.
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Senate OKs bill to reimburse doulas for low income moms
Montana lawmakers weigh a measure to finance doula services for low income expectant mothers. Senate Bill 319 by Sen. Cora Neumann would reimburse trained nonmedical doulas who support women through labor and postpartum care, aiming to improve access amid high costs and limited local availability.
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Bill targets monopoly PBM practices in Montana pharmacies
Montana independents push a bill to set price floors and curb PBM tactics after wide underpayment woes. House approval 98-1 preceded Senate debate as small-town pharmacists warn of closures and ongoing losses from underpaid prescriptions.
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Cigna
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Aetna
Josh Morris
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