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Veto override push on long-debated marijuana money bill falls short Veto override push on long-debated marijuana money bill falls short

A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon. The override poll, conducted by a mail ballot by the Montana secretary of state’s office over the last month, attracted only 41 “yes” votes from state representatives and 24 from state senators — well short of the 67-vote and 34-vote two-thirds margins required for a successful veto override. An additional 14 representatives and 2 senators voted against an override. The state’s remaining lawmakers didn’t respond to the poll, which ...


PHS welcomes Heather Howell as head girls soccer coach PHS welcomes Heather Howell as head girls soccer coach

News from Sean Dellwo, PHS Activities Director POLSON — Polson High School is delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Howell as the new head girls soccer coach. A proud alumna of the Polson Lady Pirates, Heather Howell brings a deep understanding of the game and a passion for mentoring yo...


PHS welcomes Randy Kelley as head boys basketball coach PHS welcomes Randy Kelley as head boys basketball coach

News from Sean Dellwo, PHS Activities Director POLSON — Polson High School proudly announces the appointment of Randy Kelley as the new head boys basketball coach, pending board approval. A seasoned coach with a storied history at Polson, Randy Kelley returns to the sidelines after a two-year hiat...


Join Polson Schools Summer Activity Expo on May 7

POLSON — Polson School District #23 and Families First present “Family Engagement Night and Summer Activity Expo” on Tuesday, May 7. There will be dinner and fun for the whole family. This event is for K-12 students and their families and includes family cultural activities. You can also le...


Montana Wildlife Federation welcomes groundbreaking new rule

News from Frank Szollosi, Executive Director, Montana Wildlife Federation MONTANA — (April 18) marks a historic shift in the management of America’s public lands with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s finalization of the Public Lands Rule, redefining the management of approximately...


Documentary film about Polson Theatres, Inc. opens April 26 Documentary film about Polson Theatres, Inc. opens April 26

News from David W. King Productions Over the past few years, filmmakers David and Jessica King of Polson have produced three feature-length documentary films about legacy, family-run local businesses. The first, Burgers, Fries & Family Ties (2019), profiles Richwine’s Burgerville and is availa...


Flathead Lake intervenors commend Energy Keepers on recent lake-level updates Flathead Lake intervenors commend Energy Keepers on recent lake-level updates

By Lee Koch, NOSFL Media Representative BIGFORK — As an intervenor on behalf of Flathead Lake in Northwest Montana, the National Organization to Save Flathead Lake (NOSFL) recently commended Energy Keepers, Inc. (EKI), the operators of the Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ Dam in Polson, Mo...


MT SBA Working Capital Loan deadline approaches

News from USDA SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, reminds small nonfarm businesses in 15 Montana counties and neighboring counties in Idaho of the May 6, 2024, deadl...


Ronan High School winter honor roll

Freshmen 4.0: Sierra E. Blood, Mckenna J. Corley, Nevaeh A. Draper, Hunter A. Luedtke, Kailyn K. Marengo, William M. Normandeau, Siouxpixm Hunter Qualtier, Oliver D. Rowe, Emily G. Skare, Rayna KM. Tonasket, April A. Uhrich, Zeanna R. Webster, Morgan D. Willer  3.99-3.50: Layton R. Burland, ...


Students learn valuable traits through CharacterStrong initiative Students learn valuable traits through CharacterStrong initiative

News from Polson School District No. 23 Polson School District staff and students are coming together this year to “be kind,” “be strong” and “be well.” Through the implementation of the CharacterStrong (grades 6-12) and PurposeFull People (grades PK-5) curricula, our...


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