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SB 139 passes House on second reading, back in committee

Rep. Sue Vinton, R-Lockwood, speaks in favor of Senate Bill 139 in the House on Monday. Vinton, who represents House District 56, is carrying the bill in the House. (Courtesy photo)

Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News on 3/31/17  HELENA — Lockwood and East Helena residents are still waiting to see whether they may consider building high schools as Senate Bill 139 advances through the Legislature. The bill was concurred in the Montana House of Representatives on Monday on a 98-2 vote […]

Lockwood high school bill sails easily to the House

HELENA — The Senate bill that would give the Lockwood community a chance to build a high school is awaiting action in the Montana House of Representatives. The Senate passed the bill 49-0 on third and final reading on Thursday, Feb. 16. The House heard it on first reading on Saturday, Feb. 18, when it […]

Lockwood high school bill advances without objection

Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News. HELENA — A Senate committee on Wednesday afternoon voted unanimously to advance Senate Bill 139 for a full vote of the Montana Senate. The Senate Education and Cultural Resources Committee voted 10-0 to send the bill to the Senate floor after Senator Tom Facey offered […]