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Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill Before Recess, Blocks Voter ID Measure
The U.S. Senate wrapped up an overnight session Friday and adjourned for its summer recess after approving a stopgap spe...
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Federal Judge Orders Release of Yellowstone County Man Held at Cascade County Detention Center
A federal judge has ordered the release of Jesus Verde Hernandez, a Worden man whose attorneys argued he was unlawfully detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Hernandez had been held at the Cascade County Detention Center after authorities arrested him last week.
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Twenty-Two Montana Democratic Lawmakers Ask Senate Nominee Bankhead to Step Aside
Twenty-two Democratic members of the Montana Legislature have signed a letter asking Alani Bankhead, the party's nominee for U.S. Senate, to withdraw ...
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Independent Senate Candidate Bodnar Says He's Staying In, With 80 Hours Left Before Withdrawal Deadline
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar said Friday he has no intention of leaving the November race, with roughly 80 hours remaining before the...
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Senate Confirms Cameron Hamilton as FEMA Administrator in Overnight Session
The U.S. Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday, giving FEMA its fi...
Public Safety
Air Quality Alert Covers Lewis and Clark County Through Saturday Morning
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert for Lewis and Clark County and sixteen other...
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