As tensions between two of three Montana branches of government continue to simmer, the Montana Supreme Court reconsidered its position on awarding attorneys’ fees in a case of unconstitutional laws brought by the 2021 Legislature. And, it essentially overturned itself, this time agreeing not to award attorneys’ fees. It is a rare example of the […] The post On second thought: Montana Supreme Court decides not to give attorneys’ fees to groups appeared first on Daily Montanan.
As tensions between two of three Montana branches of government continue to simmer, the Montana Supreme Court reconsidered its position on awarding attorneys’ fees in a case of unconstitutional laws
Montana Senate Republicans are launching a new special select committee following several court decisions that went against their favored outcomes, saying those decisions overstepped the separation of powers and alleging several courts violated the state Constitution in the same process.
Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth announced he is appointing a new committee to address violations of the state's "seperation of powers"MONTANA SENATE PR
Montana Senate Republicans are launching a new special select committee following several court decisions that went against their favored outcomes, saying those decisions overstepped the separation of powers and alleging several courts violated the state Constitution in the same process. Almost simultaneously, Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth issued a subpoena to the Secretary of State […] The post In wake of court decisions, Montana Senate GOP forms select committee on ‘judicial reform’