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Montana Seeks Federal Help to Clean Voter Rolls and Verify Eligibility

With support from the Trump administration, Montana plans deeper checks on voter eligibility

Montana Highway Patrol Dispatcher Brittney Buchanan accepts Dispatcher of the Year Award

MHP Dispatchers Honored During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

MHP Dispatcher Brittney Buchanan was honored as Dispatcher of the Year for her outstanding service.

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Colstrip Coal Plant Granted Two-Year Exemption from EPA Emissions Rule

Montana delegation hails decision as key to energy reliability and economic stability

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Montana Bill Raises Alarm Over Human Experimentation Standards

Critics say SB 535 lacks basic patient safeguards, opens door to biotech human trials with minimal oversight

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How Choteau Officials Used Lawfare to Crush Political Opponent Nathan White

The mayor, city bureaucrats, and Teton County deputies joined forces to dismantle a local reformer’s campaign—and exile him from public life.

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Governor Gianforte Pushes Permanent Property Tax Relief in Missoula

Press conference reveals widespread support for proposed Homestead Rate Cut

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Sidney Awarded Over $113K in Grant Funds by Montana Department of Commerce for Tourism Development

Funding aims to boost rural and lesser-known tourism destinations in the region.

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Governor Gianforte Defends Tax Relief Policies Amid Legislative Hurdles

Tax relief strategy targets income and property tax cuts for Montanans

$400,000 in Grants Awarded to Montana Coal-Impacted Communities

Funding supports crucial public safety and development projects

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Former Polson Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse and Incest

Matthew Timm to serve 10 years without parole following guilty plea.

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Montana’s Bull Mountains Mine Closer to Continued Operation with Senate Bill Advancement

Daines’ bill receives bipartisan support, progresses to potentially secure 250 local jobs

Montana Awards $1.5 Million in Film Grants to Boost Local Economies

29 film projects to receive funding, expected to generate substantial economic activity across rural communities.

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Trump Revives Coal With Executive Order as Gianforte, Montana Leaders Rally Behind Industry

Bull Mountains Mine may benefit from clean coal push as state officials praise new direction on energy independence

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Deadline Approaching for Montanans to Access Property Tax Relief

PTAP and MDV programs offer tax reductions for eligible homeowners and veterans.

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Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Rural Planning Grants

Grants aim to boost strategic economic planning in rural Montana communities

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Montana’s Legal Push for Abortion Parental Consent Draws Wide Support for Supreme Court Review

Eighteen states, 43 organizations, and key leaders rally behind Montana’s push for parental consent laws in abortion cases.

Freedom Foundation Criticizes Montana Teachers Union’s Financial Ties to “Radical” Organizations

Union funding of activist groups and race-focused education materials draws scrutiny from watchdogs and policymakers.

Parental Rights Advocates Warn New Amendment to HB 377 Could Encourage “Medical Kidnapping”

Group says HB 377 now requires CPS reports before parents can be denied medical access — raising fears of medical overreach.