Sen. Ellsworth abused his power with no-bid contract, legislative auditor says
The state’s legislative auditor says a sitting legislator abused his power and wasted government resources when he gave a public contract to a longtime business associate.
Sen. Jason Ellsworth's attorney demands correction to audit report, claims defamation
With the first meeting of the Senate Ethics Committee on deck for Wednesday afternoon, Senate President Regier retained outside legal counsel that may be used to assist committee in “prosecutorial
Montana Senate refers Ellsworth contract questions to Ethics Committee
The Montana Senate voted Monday to refer questions over Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s handling of a state contract to the Senate Ethics Committee for a full investigation.
Montana Senate launches ethics investigation into Ellsworth’s actions
The Montana Senate on Monday voted unanimously to open an ethics investigation into the actions of Sen. Jason Ellsworth — with him in support — when he signed a $170,100 contract with a business associate late last year.
Montana Senate launches ethics probe into Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s actions
The Montana Senate on Monday voted unanimously to open an ethics investigation into the actions of Sen. Jason Ellsworth — with him in support — when he signed a $170,100 contract with a business associate late last year.
Montana Senate Convening Ethics Committee to Investigate Its Former President
The Montana Senate will conduct an ethics investigation into a $170,100 government contract brokered late last year by former Senate President Jason Ellsworth with a business associate
Private contractor says he’s the one who split controversial contract, not former Senate president
A private contractor at the center of a Montana Senate ethics probe is pushing back against allegations of waste and abuse directed at the chamber’s former president, Republican Jason Ellsworth.
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Ellsworth contract updates: Ex-business associate says contract was his proposal
Sen. Jason Ellsworth's former business partner said his reputation has been severely damaged by the audit report, which the ...
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Ellsworth attorney demands correction to audit report; claims report defamed former Senate President
Former Senate President Jason Ellsworth said that the an auditor's report showing he abused and misused state resources was ...
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Legislative audit report finds "abuse and waste" in Ellsworth's handling of contract
Legislative auditors submitted a report Friday, stating that a review of Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s handling of a state contract ...
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Senate approves launch of ethics probe into Sen. Ellsworth's 'illegal' contract
An ethics investigation is being launched against a Republican Senator after early findings of an audit determined he entered ...
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Audit says Ellsworth’s actions ‘constitute an abuse of his government position’
The Hamilton Republican entered into a government contract that ignored state competitive bidding requirements for ...
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Ellsworth contract updates: Panel gets new leadership day before first ethics hearing
The Republican senator awarded a state-funded contract to his business associate in December, skipping the public bid process ...