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Montana housing developers awarded $2.4 million to provide affordable rentals

Three Montana housing developers have been granted $2.4 million in federal funding to support the rehabilitation and preservation of more than 130 affordable rental homes.

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Dec 6, 2020

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Montana residents face charges over concert that allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

After an outdoor concert was held on private property in Helena Valley in early October, Lewis & Clark County Public Health (LCPH) has asked the county attorney's office to become involved in presenting COVID-19 restriction violations, with the concert hosts potentially facing criminal charges.

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Montana group battles Bullock's 'unconstitutional attack on small business'

By T.H. Lawrence | 4 years ago

Montana business owner Jerry Steed believes that Gov. Steve Bullock has been exceeding his authority by imposing onerous restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Daines urges Bullock to improve communication with Montana Tribes

By James Ledbetter | Oct 27, 2020

Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) sent the Gov. Steve Bullock a letter urging him to improve communication with Montana Tribes and provide more relief funding to Tribal communities.

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Montana minimum wage will increase slightly in January

By David Beasley | Oct 25, 2020

On Friday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in Montana will increase slightly to $8.75 an hour, Gov. Steve Bullock said.

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U.S. Supreme Court rules Montana cannot exclude religious schools from school choice

By Sarah Downey | 4 years ago

Montana’s tax credit program for private school education cannot exclude using the money for religious schools, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 30.

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State auditor addresses community members in Havre

By Terry Davis | May 20, 2020

Matt Rosendale, auditor for the state of Montana, paid a visit to the community members of the Havre district to outline his future plans for Congress and outline his achievements as the state auditor, according to Havre Daily News.

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Local schools, governing bodies opt to stick with status quo in reopening

By Michael Pineda | May 7, 2020

The state of Montana has begun the process of reopening the economy, but not everyone is ready to jump on board.

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Six Montana ports to reduce hours

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that six Montana ports will have reduced hours due to the traffic reduction from COVID-19.

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DEQ: Releases Decision Document for Montana Limestone Resources, LLC

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued its Decision Document for Montana Limestone Resources, LLC’s proposed limestone quarry and lime plant. The quarry and plant would be located about 2.5 miles west of Drummond, Mont., in Granite County.

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Montana Department of Environmental Quality begins work on regulations to address radioactive oil waste

By Terry Davis | Mar 9, 2020

Recently, the state of Montana decided to redraft several regulations that were proposed regarding the methods of disposal of radioactive oil waste in response to the expressed concern of the public.

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Minimum wage hike takes effect in Montana

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

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Montana still pondering NorthWestern Energy's proposed rate hike for solar energy users

By Rich Peters | Nov 20, 2019

Students who traveled to Helena to tell the Montana Public Service Planning Commission about their concerns over a proposal that would make it more expensive for residents to use solar energy never got a chance to voice their opinions.

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NorthWestern Energy's proposed fee on solar customers could have 'devastating' results

By Zeta Cross | Nov 13, 2019

If the Montana Public Service Commission approves NorthWestern Energy’s request to charge new net-metering customers (NEMs) an additional monthly demand fee, the effects could be devastating on the state's fledgling solar industry, according to the head of the Montana Renewable Energy Association.