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MONTANA — Concealing the back-channel communications between lawmakers, lobbyists and stakeholders when drafting bills amounts to the Legislature violating the state’s Constitution, a coalition of media outlets including Montana Free Press argued in court Friday. Appearing before District Judge John Kutzman in Great Falls, the media organizations asked for an injunction blocking the redaction of bill draft folders known as “junque files,” which contain communications between lobbyists, legislators and staffers as bills are being written. Legislative staff began redacting the files at lawmakers’ requests in September, following a separate lawsuit rul...
Applications, nominations for 20th Judicial District judgeship sought News from the Office of the Governor HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte is now accepting applications and nominations to fill a district court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial District. The chief justice of the Mont...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — St. Luke Community Healthcare is thrilled to announce the arrival of the first baby of the New Year at the New Beginnings Birth Center. Jordan Clovis Simpson, a healthy baby boy, was born on January 1st at 4:10 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. and measuri...
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Join our Youth Services Librarian, Julie, for our new line-up of programs. Thursdays, at 10 a.m. will be our new “Toddler Time.” This brand new program will be for 2-3 year-olds. This program is all about movement, where we will r...
From UM News Service MISSOULA — The Montana Museum of Art and Culture will host a series of faculty gallery talks January through March at the University of Montana. Titled “Reflections,” the series will focus on conversations with members of the UM faculty reflecting on aspects of ...
ARLEE – In a remarkable achievement that transcends age and celebrates empowerment, Estela Fullerton, a resident of Arlee, Montana, has been crowned Mrs. Grand International 2024 at the prestigious competition held in Myanmar from Nov. 23-28, 2024. From her humble beginnings as a rancher’s wife o...
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting several outdoor education programs at Lone Pine State Park in January. Welcome In The New Year With A Forest Bathing Walk Date: Saturday, Jan. 11, 10-11:30 a.m. Meeting Place: Lone Pine Visitor Center Begin the new year with the re...
News from Zero to Five HELENA – Working families, businesses, and children are all impacted when access to quality, affordable child care is limited – employer investments in benefits that support employees with young children has a positive impact on family economic stability, workplace pro...
News from Zero to Five HELENA – Working families, businesses, and children are all impacted when access to quality, affordable child care is limited – employer investments in benefits that support employees with young children has a positive impact on family economic stability, workplace pro...
ST. IGNATIUS — Happy New Year from the St. Ignatius Senior Center. Activities and meal schedules for January are listed below. Bingo - Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Craft Day: Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. Cut Glass. Free will offering to participate. Call the senior center, 406-745-4462, to leave your...
