Government
Federal Appeals Court Lets Stand Dismissal of Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump, rejecting ...
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Former Knudsen Deputy Katie Lane Confirmed as Montana's Newest Federal Judge
The U.S. Senate confirmed Katie Lane as a federal district court judge Tuesday in a 52-46 party-line vote, giving Montana a new seat on the federal bench. Lane, a former deputy to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, was nominated by President Donald Trump in February.
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Montana Primary Results: Republican Hand-Off Strategy Works, and Other Takeaways
Montana's June 2 primary election has come and gone, and the results sketch a political landscape that rewards incumbency, party loyalty, and the kind...
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Pattison Wins PSC Republican Primary by Wide Margin Over State Sen. Trebas
Former legislator Jeff Pattison won the Republican primary for a Public Service Commission seat Tuesday, defeating state Sen. Jeremy Trebas by a margi...
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City Commission Holds Administrative Meeting Wednesday Evening
The Helena City Commission has an administrative meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 5 p.m. The agenda and pack...
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Northbound I-15 Lane Closure in Effect Through July 4 for Shoulder Work Near Helena
Drivers heading northbound on Interstate 15 near Helena are dealing with a right lane closure that will remain in place ...
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