Montana Morning State News Headlines for Tuesday, April 16

The embattled Medicaid Expansion bill passed the state senate by a narrow margin on it's second vote on Monday. A final vote is scheduled for today.

A 21 year-old man was charged with felony strangulation after police were called to a local motel. The female victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The City Club's 'State of Missoula' drew a full house at the Doubletree Hotel yesterday, with Commissioner Cola Rowley, UM President Seth Bodnar, and Mayor John Engen.

A 90 percent chance of rain or snow in western Montana today, with highs near 50.