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Montana residents face charges over concert that allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

After an outdoor concert was held on private property in Helena Valley in early October, Lewis & Clark County Public Health (LCPH) has asked the county attorney's office to become involved in presenting COVID-19 restriction violations, with the concert hosts potentially facing criminal charges.

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Montana group battles Bullock's 'unconstitutional attack on small business'

By T.H. Lawrence | 4 years ago

Montana business owner Jerry Steed believes that Gov. Steve Bullock has been exceeding his authority by imposing onerous restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Daines receives agriculture award from Montana Farm Bureau

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 17, 2020

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) received an award from the Montana Farm Bureau for his work in supporting the state's agriculture sector, according to a news release.

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Bureau of Land Management holds two sessions, extends public comment period on new trails

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 26, 2020

TThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) held a question and answer session on the Scratchgravel Hills Recreation Area Management Plan to make sure public input is provided, a BLM-issued release states.

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Montana will distribute free masks at visitor centers to fight COVID-19

By David Beasley | Jul 25, 2020

The Montana Hospital Association and the Montana Department of Commerce are donating 45,000 cloth face coverings to 25 communities across the state.

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U.S. Supreme Court rules Montana cannot exclude religious schools from school choice

By Sarah Downey | 4 years ago

Montana’s tax credit program for private school education cannot exclude using the money for religious schools, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 30.

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Missoula designates more open space areas while reaching an agreement with county

By Chris Lang | May 18, 2020

Missoula lawmakers approved a deal with the county for open space reimbursements while also designating other areas for protection.

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DEQ: Releases Decision Document for Montana Limestone Resources, LLC

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued its Decision Document for Montana Limestone Resources, LLC’s proposed limestone quarry and lime plant. The quarry and plant would be located about 2.5 miles west of Drummond, Mont., in Granite County.

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Minimum wage hike takes effect in Montana

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

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Flavored e-cigarette sales now temporarily banned in state

By Hollie Ferguson | Oct 23, 2019

Joining the pack of states pushing legislation against the popular e-cigarettes, Montana has issued a ban on all flavored e-cigarette products.