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HELENA — Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, is appointing a new committee to address violations of the state’s constitutional separation of powers by the Montana Supreme Court and judicial branch of government. The only voting members of the Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform will be senators, per legislative rules. Ellsworth is appointing Republican senators Barry Usher, Steve Fitzpatrick, Tom McGillvray, Steve Hinebauch, Wendy McKamey, Carl Glimm, Chris Friedel, Mark Noland, and Daniel Emrich to the committee. Ellsworth is consulting with Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers about Democratic members of the selec...
A home on Eagle Crest Drive was destroyed by fire the afternoon of Sunday, March 31. According to Polson Rural Fire Chief Will Woodger, both homeowners self evacuated with several pets and firefighters were able to rescue two cats. One cat is still missing. Cause of the fire, which started in a garage attach...
“Every overdose is someone’s child. Don’t judge, educate.” This statement challenges public compassion as well as understanding of addiction. Tribal Opioid Response Director Kathy Ross intends to spread the message via T-shirts, bumper stickers and posters. Ross currently wor...
News from Kenn McCarty LAKE/SANDERS COUNTIES — Announcement … For anyone who might be interested in starting a draft horse and driving club for Lake-Sanders Counties. The Montana Draft Horse and Mule Association is working with interested groups to form a local/regional draft driving club h...
RONAN — On Friday, March 29, Mission Valley Live brought Stringfever to the stage at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. A family band from England, Stringfever members include Ralph, Sophie, Graham and Neal. The quartet entertained audience members with their electric string instruments and comedic timi...
The separation of powers among the three co-equal branches of government are essential; and I agree that no branch should be able to overreach its bounds. I want to tell you why this overreach is not happening with SB 442. In Montana, our Constitution does not allow the Executive branch to have the final ...
News from Mallory Witham, asst. director North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Shared Catalog Mobile App has been restored for the North Lake County Public Library. You can now search the catalog on your mobile device. On Wednesday, April 10, the Montana Virtual Network (MLN) Program wi...
News from Gwen Lankford, CSKT Executive Communications PABLO — On March 25, 2024, during the annual meeting of the United Native American Housing Association (UNAHA) in Denver, Colorado, CSKT Tribal Member Bob Gauthier will be honored for his lifetime of achievements regarding Native America...
A federal agency that oversees hydroelectric dams has been roped, again, into an ongoing dispute about water levels in Flathead Lake. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received a pair of letters this month related to its ability to referee dam management to sustain water levels in the largest natural ...
The taxes paid by Montana residents and businesses have created and continue to fund an equitable educational system, roads and bridges, and services that keep our communities safe. Unfortunately, over time, responsibility for our tax system has shifted to everyday Montanans, like our teachers, plumbers, and...
