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Volunteers took their love of reading to elementary school students in Billings this week.
Regional News
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Montana lawmakers heard more than a dozen bills last week aimed at regulating the state’s courts and judges. They included one of the top priorities for Republicans: to make judicial elections partisan. -
A dramatic increase in the number of homeless seniors nationwide is overwhelming services for unhoused people. -
In many states, judicial elections are nonpartisan but political parties and ideological groups still lobby for candidates. In 2024, abortion surfaced as a top issue in these races. -
Grizzly bears in the lower 48 will remain protected as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act, federal officials announced Wednesday. -
A new investigation from Montana Free Press and High Country News found thousands of people who own luxury homes in Montana benefit from a tax break intended for agricultural producers.
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Discord between Republicans in the Montana Senate has delayed the chamber’s business in the early days of the 69th Legislature.
Elections 2024
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Voters in Gallatin County can expect a long ballot this November. Along with state and federal elections, residents in Bozeman and Gallatin County will elect a dozen local government study commissioners from a crowded field. -
President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign. Montana politicians and Montanans in Helena shared their reactions. -
Winning candidates from Tuesday night’s primary elections are wasting no time in strategizing for November’s General elections. -
A former Montana state representative was declared the winner of the Democratic primary for Montana's Second Congressional District, late Tuesday night. -
Out of a crowded primary field, Republican Troy Downing secured his spot in the November General Election.
National News
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Whether you're new to the National Women's Soccer League, or you've been a fan for its past 12 seasons, here's a preview of what you should watch out for when play kicks off this weekend. -
Simple activities to help you better appreciate the birds, bees and flowers — and spend more time outside. -
Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs. -
If you've been paying attention to international politics, you'll get at least three — yes, THREE! — questions right this week! -
This week, President Trump continued to threaten tariffs as DOGE continued its cuts of the federal workforce. It was another consequential and news-packed week in Trump's presidency.
NPR Headlines
- Senate advances plan to avert shutdown, in vote that exposes Democratic rifts
- Checking back in with a doctor 5 years after he was on the frontlines of the pandemic
- Trump says the economy is in 'transition.' What comes next?
- On the anniversary of Texas' largest wildfire, residents say recovery may take years
- Over 50 universities are under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown
- USPS head agrees to let DOGE find 'efficiencies' — with limits to employee data access
- NASA and SpaceX make second attempt this week to launch astronauts
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