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Manufacturing company hosts grand opening for facility in Lewistown
It’s been a year and a half since a German manufacturing company announced they were making a major investment in Lewistown. Now, they’ve officially launched the first phase of their operations.
Federal funds for after-school and summer programs released
At the start of July, advocates expressed concern after federal grant funding that supports afterschool and summer educational programs was held up. That funding has now been released.
Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest drafts plan for wildfire fuels reduction
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest covers almost 3 million acres across central Montana. Leaders say much of that forest land carries more fuel – and more wildfire risk – than it should.
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Montana plans to combine alcohol and marijuana oversight in one division
The Montana Department of Revenue has been responsible for regulating both alcohol and marijuana businesses in the state. Now, department leaders are planning to bring both under a single division.
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Montana announces details on proposed Medicaid expansion changes
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration has released more details on its plans to implement work requirements and charge premiums for people on Medicaid expansion.
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Legislature votes to overturn Gianforte veto of county detention funding bill
The Montana Legislature has voted to overturn Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a bill that will pay counties for some of the costs of holding inmates waiting for mental health evaluations or treatment.
Some small school districts blame new Montana law for enrollment challenges
In some of Montana’s smallest school districts, community members have put the blame for enrollment challenges on a new state law that took effect last year – but that may be only part of the story.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Pat Williams
Hundreds of people gathered for the celebration of former Congressman Pat Williams' life at the University of Montana on Tuesday.
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Montana food banks concerned about federal SNAP cuts
As organizations across Montana are continuing to look at what impacts the state could see from the federal “One Big Bill,” leaders with the Montana Food Bank Network say they have concerns.
Governor signs water rights bill into law
The legislation, called "Align Provisional Water Rights with Final Decrees," was signed at the Visitor Center in Fort Benton.
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Montana leaders prepare for federal Medicaid changes
When President Donald Trump signed HR 1 – also known as the “One Big Bill” – into law last week, it formalized some big changes ahead for Medicaid programs, including in Montana.
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