Published on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 8:19am
HELENA — A new cohort of Montana legislators assumed office Monday with a bolstered Republican majority promising to enact a slate of bold — though at this point, somewhat vague — conservative policies.
“Mandate” was the word of the day. With increased majorities in both chambers, a governorship and a host of other statewide offices in their control, Republicans like newly elected House Speaker Wylie Galt repeatedly referenced the overwhelming vote of confidence they received in November.