Legislators say Laurel could be breaking federal law

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 955

Last Updated: 2 days, 10 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Montana legislators accused the City of Laurel of potentially breaking federal law in a fight over a mental health facility outside of the city in a meeting and a letter to the local government earlier this month.

Legislators in the Long Range Planning Interim Budget Committee also threatened to withhold municipal funding following a moratorium Laurel unanimously passed last month that halted annexing any land so it can study the city’s water system. …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us