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Articles with the Tag: Helena

Bigfork kidnapper appeals case — again Bigfork kidnapper appeals case — again

HELENA – A man serving a 50-year sentence for the May 27, 2006 kidnapping of an 18-year old Whitefish woman at a Bigfork festival has again asked the Montana Supreme court to reconsider his case, this time saying that a 2013 ruling by the high court in another matter opens up a way to overturn his conv...

Bill encourages ammunition manufacturing

HELENA — Senator Matt Rosendale, R-Glendive, introduced legislation designed to encourage ammunition manufacturers to do business in Montana.  Senate Bill 122 passed the Senate and was given a hearing in House Taxation this week. “The fact of the matter is that if we do not have a guarant...

$12 million judgment overturned

$12 million  judgment overturned  RONAN – The Montana Supreme Court will allow an insurance company to make its case in Flathead County District Court that it should not have to pay the $12 million settlement resulting from construction disputes for Shelter Island, which lies in the mid...

Communities get Graduation Matters grant funding

HELENA — Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius Graduation Matters programs were three recipients of 39 grants to Montana schools and United Ways to increase the number of Montana students who graduate from high school prepared for college and careers. The total of $203,000 supports local Graduation Matters in...

Film contest features Montana

HELENA – The Real Montana Short Film Competition is accepting submissions of one-minute videos featuring Montana. Five categories are available: Food and Beverage; Artists, Culture and Events; Places; Outdoor Adventure; and Wildlife and Scenery. The public will vote to pick winners from each category. ...

Committee votes down Bullock’s Medicaid expansion

By Michael Wright Community News Service UM School of Journalism HELENA — House Bill 249, Gov. Bullock’s Medicaid expansion bill, was given a “do not pass” recommendation by the House Human Services committee, effectively killing the bill. That means the bill won’t be d...

House endorses sale of raw milk

By Michael Wright,  UM News Service HELENA — The House advanced a bill last week to allow the sale of raw milk, after a floor debate that centered on a balance of liberty versus risk.  House Bill 245, sponsored by Rep. Nancy Ballance, R-Hamilton, would allow farmers to sell raw, unpa...

Budget panel begins work

HELENA — The hearing on House Bill 2, the major state funding bill, opened late last week. The battle pits the budget the governor proposed before the session with what’s left of his requests after five appropriations subcommittees examined each section.  The Republican-crafted House Bill...

Boiling point: Water compact heads to house after heated Senate debate Boiling point: Water compact heads to house after heated Senate debate

HELENA — Hours-long debate simmered in the state capitol last week, as senators passed a bill by 31-19 margin that would ratify the state’s portion of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Water Compact.  The bill, SB 262, now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration....

Bullock’s preschool program faces opposition

  By Michael Wright Community News Service University of Montana School of Journalism HELENA — Rep. Tom Woods, D-Bozeman, sent his kids to preschool after searching for a couple of months to find the right fit.   “I’ve got kids. I’ve been through th...


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