Some Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the measure, which would have restricted bathroom access. Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender legislator, won a second term last month.

The Crown Jewel, the State House, the People’s House, the Big House, all are names that have been used to describe the same building — the state Capitol of Montana.

HELENA - The new Montana Capitol ornaments were unveiled Monday, just as former first lady Betty Babcock announced she is retiring from group responsible for the building's restoration.