From Montana Public Radio: “Uber took a while to make it to Montana. Representatives Ellie Hill-Smith, a Missoula Democrat, and Culbertson Republican Austin Knudsen mounted a two year fight in the legislature to bring Uber here. According to Hill-Smith, there was some push-back from local taxi companies.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
Knudsen elected Speaker of the House
From the Missoulian: In the House caucus, Republicans elected Rep. Austin Knudsen, an attorney from Culbertson, as the next speaker. Knudsen defeated Reps. Steve Fitzpatrick of Great Falls and Randy Brodehl of Kalispell. “Montana voters care about more jobs, the economy and responsible resource development,” Knudsen said. “Those are three things that Republicans and the… Read More