HELENA — Months of turmoil at the state commission that regulates utilities in Montana reached a climax Tuesday, as a narrow majority on the Montana Public Service Commission voted to remove its president.

Commissioners voted 3-2 to vacate the position of president – ousting current president Brad Molnar. It’s the latest step in an escalating series of controversies, dating back to Molnar’s announcement that he was being investigated over allegations of unprofessional conduct in the workplace.

The commissioners who backed Molnar’s removal said Tuesday it was the only way for the PSC to move forward.

“We need to hit the reset button,” said Commissioner Jeff Welborn. “I think any reasonable person would agree that the mission of this has of late become very disrupted, and I feel a chang

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