Government
Montana Land Board Updates Land Exchange Policy for First Time in More Than 20 Years — Gianforte Abstains
The Montana Board of Land Commissioners voted this month to overhaul its land exchange policy for the first time in more...
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Government
Montana's Medicaid Work Requirements Take Effect in Weeks. Advocates Say Patients Will Pay the Price.
Montana is roughly six weeks out from implementing new Medicaid work requirements, and health care advocates are raising pointed warnings about what those changes will mean for patients — including cancer patients whose treatment access could be disrupted if they fail to meet new administrative benchmarks.
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Lawmakers Weigh Independent Watchdog for Montana Department of Corrections
Montana lawmakers and advocates for incarcerated people spent part of this month discussing whether the state's Department of Corrections needs an ind...
Government
Helena City Commission Meets Monday Evening — Agenda and Packet Available
The Helena City Commission holds its next regular meeting Monday, May 18, starting at 6 p.m. The agenda and full packet of supporting documents are av...
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Public Safety
First Responders Gather in Dillon to Honor Two-Year-Old Sammy Duet as Mother and Grandfather Face Homicide Charges
First responders from across the region gathered in Dillon this week to celebrate the short life of Sammy Duet, a two-ye...
Public Safety
Federal Judge Orders Release of Froid Mechanic Held More Than 100 Days in Immigration Detention
A federal judge has ordered the release of Roberto Orozco-Ramirez, a mechanic and father of four from the small northeas...
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