Afleveringen
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The 69th Montana Legislature opened in Helena Monday with both Republicans and Democrats highlighting affordability as one of the issues that will dominate the 90-day session.
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The state’s top officials were sworn into office Monday at the Montana Capitol. Most of the six statewide leaders are returning for second terms and all six are Republicans.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Montana lawmakers convened in Helena Monday for day one of the 69th Legislature. While swearing in to office, legislative leaders talked about their priorities for the next 90 days of policymaking.
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To members of Montana’s Blackfeet Tribe, Malia Kipp wasn’t just a trailblazing athlete, she was also honored as a warrior.
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The Montana Supreme Court upheld the water use permit for a controversial proposal for a copper mine near the Smith River. The mine is now fully permitted to be built.
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Gov. Greg Gianforte and two state agencies are suing the federal government. They argue Yellowstone National Park’s new bison management plan violates federal law.
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The Montana Supreme Court Thursday ruled that Gov. Greg Gianforte may be allowed to withhold certain documents from public review. The case centered on the question of whether or not the governor has “executive privilege.” That’s the legal right to keep files and communications private and unavailable for public access.
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Downhill skiing in Montana is getting more expensive. The price of lift tickets has gone up at ski areas across the state since the pandemic. MTPR’s John Hooks takes a look at the economic pressures driving up the cost.
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In a first, the Montana’s ’s highest court last week affirmed that the constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment includes a stable climate. Although the decision could have future implications, it doesn’t drastically change environmental policy in the state right now.
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Advocates for early child care and education have a list of ideas to boost access and affordability heading into the 2025 legislative session.
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Sunny K. White pleaded "guilty" to charges of vehicular homicide after striking and killing Mika Westwolf in March of 2023.
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Included in the suite of bills is legislation to identify potential trails that could be connected for long distance biking, and to allow for new rock climbing routes in wilderness areas.
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Montana’s outgoing U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale held a final tele-town hall with constituents before he leaves office in January. He told them he’ll hold his ground on his last major vote in the House.
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A nonpartisan observation group that monitored the November election in 16 counties has released its preliminary findings. The group found Montana’s general election was fair and well-conducted.
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Much of the country continues to see big declines in drug overdose deaths, but deaths in Montana were virtually unchanged.
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Next month, the state education department will have a new leader for the first time in eight years. Townsend Public Schools Superintendent Susie Hedalen is set to take over the Office of Public Instruction following a campaign promising to “bring education back to basics.” She joined MTPR’s Austin Amestoy to talk about her plans for her first term.
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The state’s highest-ranking K-12 education leader is set to leave her post next month after eight years in office. Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Artnzen presided over an education landscape rocked and reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. She joined MTPR’s Austin Amestoy to reflect on her two terms and look ahead to the future of Montana’s schools.
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Among the sparkling lights and fresh pine scent of the holidays lies a minefield of potential dangers to household pets. Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe and sane during the holidays.
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An advisory jury last week found that districts to elect utility regulators were not drawn in a way that favored one political party over another. This is the latest in an ongoing legal fight over the maps
