6 local governments sue Schweitzer over vetoes

HELENA (AP) — Six local governments have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Brian Schweitzer over his line-item vetoes of money for their local bridge and water projects, which the governor said were done either because lawmakers did not support the spending or a lack of need.

Carbon, Fergus, Madison and Sweet Grass counties, the city of Roundup and the town of Sheridan filed the lawsuit in District Court in Helena last week. They also named Commerce Director Dore Schwinden and the state of Montana, according to the Lee Newspapers of Montana.

The local governments questioned the constitutionali...