Breaking news: PSC's first meeting hits roadblock over chairman

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Public Service Commission's first meeting stalled Monday over the new Republican majority's attempt to pick one of their own as a chairman — leaving the panel without a leader and the GOP with a very public internal fight on its hands.

New Republican commissioner Travis Kavulla of Great Falls said he won't vote for veteran GOP commissioner Brad Molnar unless the sometimes confrontational Molnar signs a code of conduct. Molnar rejected the offer — and called Kavulla "extremely arrogant" for making such a demand.

Republicans hold a 3-2 advantage in the chamber —...