Missoula state senator Ellie Boldman pleaded guilty to a DUI charge after a political fundraising event. Boldman admitted to a blood alcohol content of 0.149 while in a parked vehicle obstructing the roadway. She was fined $1,000 with $300 suspended and received a 180-day suspended jail sentence. Boldman is prohibited from bars or casinos for six months and must undergo a chemical dependency evaluation. She expressed regret for her actions and stated that she was sleeping in her parked, running car after leaving a bar. Boldman attended the Montana Democratic Party’s fundraising dinner earlier that evening. Democratic Senate leadership expressed disappointment in her actions but commended her for taking accountability. The story comes from a partnership with Montana Public Radio. In other news, Montana lawmakers are considering regulating kratom, a plant-derived substance sold for mood and energy. The Trump administration is seeking to reduce the power of the National Environmental Policy Act, sparking debate. The 69th Legislature is on spring break after passing the halfway point and important deadlines. For more political updates, tune into The Session with insights from the Montana Free Press and Montana Public Radio.
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