Will tone of 2011 Legislature be nasty?

Will tone of 2011 Legislature be nasty?

Lawmakers at Havre forum disagree on next session

Tim Leeds

A group of legislators speaking at a forum in Havre Thursday had differing views on what the tone will be during the next Montana Legislature.

Sen. Jerry Black, R-Shelby, said the budget will dominate the session, and how to deal with a predicted $300 million to $400 million shortfall.

"What will the Legislature look like in the next session? Probably one word is ugly," said Black, serving his last term in the Legislature due to term limits.

Black and Reps. Wayne Stahl, R-Saco, and Tony Belcourt...