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Montana Should End Judicial Deference to State Agencies
Nov 4, 2025
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Marta Mossburg
in Analysis, Law
As Idaho leads judicial reform, Montana lags behind in protecting citizens from agency overreach
Montana’s Pro-Life Ranking Continues Three-Year Slide Following Abortion Amendment
Nov 4, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Health
State drops from 28th in 2024 to 32nd following voter approval of constitutional abortion amendment
Report: Montana’s Manufacturing Industry Creates over $2B in Wages
Nov 4, 2025
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by
Zachery Schmidt
in Industry, Labor
“Manufacturing continues to be a strong and resilient sector of the Montana economy.”͏
Montana’s Election Weak Spots: Absentee Abuse, Same-Day Voting, and Ballot Delays
Nov 4, 2025
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Trevor Walter
in Elections, Opinion
Permanent absentee status and same-day registration prioritize convenience over election integrity, writes Trevor Walter, HD 69 candidate
When Fear Silences Freedom: Why Montanans Must Find Their Voice Again
Nov 4, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Letters to the Editor
Reclaiming Montana’s spirit of grit, faith, and free expression.
Helena City Commission Candidate Leaves Threatening Voicemail for Senator Sheehy
Nov 4, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Politics
Haley McKnight wished cancer and death on Sheehy after his vote on GOP reconciliation bill
Missoula Crime Report – November 3, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Widespread Criminal Events and Multiple Fires Reported
Missoula Food for Fines Program Returns as Federal SNAP Benefits Remain Suspended
Nov 3, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Government
Local parking commission partners with food bank during government shutdown affecting 42 million Americans
Montana Logs 6,000 New Business Registrations in October
Nov 3, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Business, Government
October figures put state on track to break 2024 record of nearly 64,000 business filings
Missoula Crime Report – November 2, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Increased Criminal Activity Across Several Missoula Neighborhoods
Missoula Crime Report – November 1, 2025
Nov 2, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Multiple Incidents of Disorderly Conduct and DUIs Across Missoula
Missoula Crime Report – October 31, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Multiple Incidents of Person Needs Assistance and Suspicious Activity