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Chippewa Cree Tribe sues Montana county, alleging unfair election system
Associated Press
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August 18, 2025
The Chippewa Cree Tribe and two Native American voters filed a lawsuit against Chouteau County and its board of commissioners, alleging the Montana county’s election system dilutes the power of Native voters. Chouteau County commissioners serve...
Pushing a Sales Tax in Montana Won't Work, Won't Solve Problem
Montana Talks
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August 18, 2025
We had a great phone call from Stu in Marion on Monday morning's radio show. He spent a couple days volunteering at a political booth at the fair, and got to talk with folks from across the political spectrum. EVERYBODY was talking about property...
El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar discusses visit to Camp East Montana
KVIA - Texas
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August 18, 2025
Watch Congresswoman Escobar's Press Conference here: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) -- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar spoke to members of the press Monday morning after her "oversight visit" to Camp East Montana, the largest migrant detention center in...
Is It Illegal To Drink & Bike In Montana?
K99 - Montana
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August 18, 2025
The nice thing about living in Great Falls is that you don’t have to worry about long commutes. Sure, you have to drive a good ways to get to parks and surrounding towns, but if you’re staying in town? You’ve got an easy road ahead of you…...
FBI WARNING TO MONTANA: Satanic Hate Group Targeting Children
K99 - Montana
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August 18, 2025
Being a parent in 2025 isn’t for the weary. With technology, especially social media, parents have to be on their toes now more than ever. With every tap of the phone and click of a computer, our kids face a new danger in the form of anything and...
Montana Gears Up For Upcoming New Ballot Changes
Northern Broadcasting System - Montana
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August 18, 2025
Montana gears up for upcoming elections with new ballot changes Counties across Montana are preparing for the next round of elections with a focus on engaging voters and ensuring a smooth voting process. Election administrators across the state...
Where is marijuana legal?
InForum - North Dakota
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August 18, 2025
Some states have legalized medicinal and decriminalized marijuana. DISA provides a list of these states, as well as more details and information regarding the legalization of marijuana from state to state. Minnesota: Fully legal North Dakota:...
Pesticide politics: Inside the corporate push to limit liability
Investigate Midwest
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August 18, 2025
Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. With billions of dollars at stake, Bayer has gone on the offensive. Billboards along major highways. A social media offensive. Tens of thousands of...
Defunding Planned Parenthood would devastate Montana communities | Quinn Leighton
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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Montanans know a raw deal when they see one — and the 1,100-page budget reconciliation bill before Congress is just that. The Senate, including Sen. Daines and Sen. Sheehy, is now considering House-approved language that if passed, will have...
Will Montana Voters Ban Corporate Political Spending in Elections?
Truthout
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August 16, 2025
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. This story was originally published by OpenSecrets. Voters in Montana will have the opportunity this fall to ban corporate political...
Montanans are poised to get another income tax cut under bill heading to Gianforte's desk
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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A major income tax cut bill is headed to the desk of Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, who indicated Thursday he plans to sign it. The legislation, sponsored by House Speaker Brandon Ler, R-Savage, cuts the top income tax rate over a two-year period...
Montana’s Medicaid plan pushes caregivers off a cliff
Daily Inter Lake - Montana
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August 17, 2025
As a home care worker, I help seniors and people with disabilities live safely and independently in their homes. I love my job — but it’s not easy. The hours can be unpredictable. The pay is low. That’s why I’m deeply concerned about the new...
'Sharp contrasts': Tourism sees international 'headwinds', domestic travel resilience
Antigo Daily Journal - Wisconsin
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Is the glass half-full or half-empty for travel and tourism this year? International travel to the U.S. faces some “sentimental headwinds” with Canadians, Europeans and other travelers having negative views of President Donald Trump and his...
Montana gears up for upcoming elections with new ballot changes
KTMF - Montana
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August 16, 2025
MISSOULA, Mont. – Counties across Montana are preparing for the next round of elections, with a focus on engaging voters and ensuring a smooth voting process. NonStop Local's Ethan Jamba sat down with Missoula County Elections Administrator...
Time of tribute: 12th annual Montana Ride to Remember honors POW/MIA service members
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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The 12th annual "Montana Ride to Remember" was held Saturday, beginning at the Lewis and Clark County Veterans Memorial Park in Helena and ending in West Yellowstone. Nearly 160 riders participated this year. The annual "Montana Ride to Remember"...
Montanan In Legal Trouble After Grizzly Bear Shooting
XL Country 100.7 - Montana
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August 15, 2025
A Montana outfitter is in hot water after allegedly shooting a grizzly bear during the spring black bear hunting season, and then waiting two weeks to report it. Federal law is crystal clear: if you kill a grizzly, you have five days to notify...
Walla Walla businessman, volunteer with a ‘servant heart’ dies in Montana plane crash
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State
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College Place resident Dwight Evan Steffanson had a passion for flying, metal and volunteer work, dancing and trains. He donated many hours to refurbishment and restoration of the historic Blue Mountain locomotive, circa 1877, at Fort Walla Walla...
Control of education belongs in Montana | Susie Hedalen
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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Montana families have always believed in the value of a strong education rooted in common sense, academic rigor and local control. I’m proud to share that the anticipated federal funds for education have been fully released. Since day one, I’ve...
Gold Treasure casino availability: 39 legal states, promo details and gameplay guides
SI Live - New York
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August 16, 2025
Gold Treasure Casino is a relatively new sweepstakes casino launched in 2025. As with most sites, this social casino doesn’t have 100% availability across the US. This guide explores the Gold Treasure Casino legal states and looks closer at who...
Reflecting on 30 years of Montana Department of Environmental Quality | Sonja Nowakowski
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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Thirty years ago this summer, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was created by the Montana state Legislature to safeguard the environment for future generations of Montanans. Sonja Nowakowski, director of the Montana Department of...