Conversation With Senator Mike Lang –

Before the new legislative session began on January 2, State Senator Lang was asked to answer these questions, presented by the Philip’s County News in Malta.

Heading into the new year, what do you see as challenges?

We will need to manage the $2 billion dollar surplus.

What committees do you serve on?

The 68th Montana legislative session is my 6th session. Presently I represent Senate District 17 which encompasses all citizens east of the Milk River in Hill County and north of Highway #2 through Blaine, Phillips, Valley and Roosevelt counties. All of Daniels County to Sheridan County to the North Dakota border.

This session I have the pleasure of serving as chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation committee. ...