Montana’s Medicaid expansion program has been approved by the legislature, ensuring coverage for 76,000 residents. The bill includes new work requirements and eliminates the need for periodic renewals. Governor Greg Gianforte’s support for continued coverage is noted. In Wyoming, a bill to repeal gun-free zones became law without the governor’s signature. The governor expressed frustration over the legislature exclusively determining gun-free zones. Another bill in Wyoming removes otters from the protected list, allowing for their removal or relocation. In New Mexico, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed her brother to the board of regents at New Mexico Highlands University, which has sparked concerns about cronyism and wasteful spending in the state’s regional university system. The appointment of her brother is met with skepticism in the confirmation process. This comes as state prosecutors seek to undo a lucrative severance package for the former president of Western New Mexico University. The New Mexico Attorney General has outlined several allegations of breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of state laws. Overall, these legislative decisions in Montana, Wyoming, and New Mexico reflect both statewide healthcare and safety concerns, as well as the ongoing debate around government control and allocation of resources.
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