# Mato Grosso legislative activities and development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-legislative-activities-and-development
> Updated: 2026-09-10T18:00:23.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

During the first half of 2026, the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso (ALMT) engaged in diverse legislative activities focused on infrastructure, social policy, and cultural preservation.

In terms of regional development, the assembly advanced infrastructure projects including the BR-163 highway and the implementation of the state’s first railway. Measures were approved to allow the state government to take over the BR-163 concession to facilitate road recovery and duplication for agricultural logistics.

Legislative productivity also resulted in the creation of 27 new state norms. These include the establishment of a Cabinet for Combating Gender Violence against Women (GEVM) to strengthen prevention policies, updates to the Ser Família Program, and new criteria for the voluntary transfer of state resources to municipalities. Additionally, the assembly promoted cultural heritage through programs designed to democratize access to political and legislative history.

By September 2026, the ALMT expanded its focus toward electoral transparency and media engagement. The assembly is coordinating with the Regional Electoral Court (TRE-MT) to provide exclusive, real-time coverage of the 2026 election vote counting process via TV Assembleia and Rádio Assembleia, marking the fourth consecutive election for this initiative. 

Simultaneously, the ALMT launched the second edition of the ‘Prêmio ALMT de Jornalismo – Troféu Parlamento’ under the theme ‘Onde a lei nasce, a cidadania cresce’. The competition includes a specific category for university students to encourage reporting on the impact of public policies. The prize offers cash awards of R$ 30,000, R$ 20,000, and R$ 10,000 for the top three entries in each of the five categories, while encouraging journalists to utilize the institution’s digital transparency tools for research.

## Claims

- The second edition of the ALMT Journalism Prize – Troféu Parlamento features the theme ‘Onde a lei nasce, a cidadania cresce’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The top three works in each of the five categories will receive R$ 30,000, R$ 20,000, and R$ 10,000 respectively. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The ALMT official portal provides access to legislative projects, session minutes, and the Electronic Official Gazette. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The prize includes a category exclusive to university students. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly launches II Journalism Prize

The Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly (ALMT) has announced the second Troféu Parlamento Journalism Prize, featuring a university category and cash prizes up to R$ 30,000.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-legislative-assembly-launches-ii-journalism-prize

### 2026-09-08: ALMT and TRE-MT coordinate 2026 election coverage

The Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly (ALMT) is aligning with the TRE-MT for 2026 election coverage and promoting its journalism award for university students.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-legislative-commission-enables-27-new-laws

### 2026-09-04: Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly advances infrastructure and culture

The Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly is advancing regional infrastructure through BR-163 improvements and a new state railway, while expanding cultural and citizenship programs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-legislative-assembly-advances-infrastructure-and-culture

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