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Montana lawmakers this spring are eyeing a proposal from the governor’s office to expand the Montana State Prison and invest millions of dollars in improving public safety.
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Regional News
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Wildlife managers will close the hunt for bighorn sheep in parts of northcentral Montana this year…amidst concerns that disease is decimating the population. -
Vietnam veterans presented with special commemorative lapel pins on the 50th anniversary of the war in southeast Asia. -
Montana’s water operators are responsible for keeping drinking water clean and sewers running. But in rural towns, many are aging out of the workforce. Finding replacements for these operators caught between dedication and retirement hasn't been easy. -
Administrators from the federal Small Business Administration were in Montana on Wednesday, touring a small business in Bozeman to promote American manufacturing. -
Art spaces in a couple of Montana’s largest cities are showcasing the whimsical, bird and dinosaur-themed creations of Billings artist Louis Habeck. -
Bills before the legislature would license community health workers and make it easier for some other health professionals licensed in other states to do business in Montana.
National News
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The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump's executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is "an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections." -
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg Thursday pushed, once again, the Justice Department to explain its use of the Alien Enemies Act and provide key details and the timeline of the flights. -
Federal health agencies have to slash their spending on contracts by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts which started this week. -
R.E.M. played its first concert there in 1980 and still draws fans to its hometown. A visit to Athens can be like a pilgrimage of the band's music. -
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