Lawmakers visit Havre

Democratic legislators told people at a meeting in Havre Thursday night that they are moving forward to find bipartisan solutions to the state's budget woes.

Senate Minority Leader Jon Tester, D-Big Sandy, said he and House Minority Leader Dave Wanzenreid, D-Missoula, are trying to set up weekly meetings with House Speaker Doug Mood, R-Seeley Lake, and Senate Majority Leader Fred Thomas, R-Stevensville, to find common ground between parties and the legislative houses in balancing the budget and other key issues.

"It's not going to be easy, but I think it can be done," Tester said.

Rep. John Mu...