Montana News
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May 25, 2024 • 13 mins
Voter outrage over high property taxes is a big campaign issue, but how will that translate at the polls? Gov. Gianforte's primary endorsements aren't sitting well with some Republicans. Jon Tester unveils a new hard-hitting ad against his opponent Tim Sheehy. Tim Sheehy has a new ad with a powerful message about his military service.
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May 22, 2024 • 8 mins
Montana has seen record levels of fundraising for Supreme Court candidates in recent years, parties seem to have their favorite candidates and outside special interest groups spend a lot of money to influence these races. On top of that, not everyone is familiar with the workings of the court. So, how can voters evaluate candidates for state Supreme Court?
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May 21, 2024 • 1 min
Helena Public Schools trustees voted to lay off 52 non-tenured teachers during their May 14 meeting.
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State attorney general spokesperson Chase Scheuer confirmed the investigation in an email to MTPR. Madison County police previously indicated students at Harrison School are possible victims of the teacher’s conduct.
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May 13, 2024 • 8 mins
As part of MTPR’s primary election coverage, reporters are profiling every statewide office. Corin Cates-Carney spoke with John Hooks about the candidates for State Auditor.
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May 13, 2024 • 8 mins
We’re bringing you coverage of all the major political races this year.
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May 13, 2024 • 8 mins
We’re bringing you coverage of all the major political races this year. MTPR’s Corin Cates-Carney sat down with reporter Austin Amestoy to break down the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Republicans clamor over the arrival of a migrant family in the Flathead. Tester signs on to a Republican immigration bill. And calls for a special legislative session are racking up.
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May 8, 2024 • 1 min
The Japanese government awarded $5 million to the University of Montana to permanently fund a professor of Japanese and Indo-Pacific affairs.
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May 4, 2024 • 13 mins
Tim Sheehy seemed to shy away from the spotlight when Don Jr. came to campaign. Congressional candidates who showed up to debate talk immigration, climate change and transplants; Schools superintendent candidate faces legal troubles.
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May 3, 2024 • 48 secs
The U.S. Post Office in Missoula plans to relocate some of its operations to Washington state.
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May 3, 2024 • 1 min
Rural Americans are dying from preventable disease at a higher rate than their urban counterparts. That’s according to federal health officials.
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May 3, 2024 • 1 min
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is suing the Biden Administration over its proposal to broaden protections against discrimination in education. State superintendent Elsie Arntzen is also pushing back.
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May 2, 2024 • 4 mins
Farm-to-table restaurants aren’t uncommon, but a locally-sourced restaurant owned and operated by the ranchers who raise the meat they serve is. It’s part of an ongoing effort among many ranchers to control more of the livestock supply chain.
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May 2, 2024 • 1 min
More than a hundred people gathered on campus at the University of Montana Wednesday to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.
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May 2, 2024 • 4 mins
Half of the Republican candidates for Montana’s eastern congressional district met during a debate in Havre Tuesday night.
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May 1, 2024 • 1 min
A panel of Republican lawmakers met on Monday to discuss their concerns over what they’ve called “troubling judicial rulings.” Democratic legislators declined to participate.
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May 1, 2024 • 1 min
Judges on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals honored new member Anthony Johnstone at a ceremony in Missoula last Friday.
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State utility regulators have reopened public comment on a petition that would require them to consider the impacts of climate change as part of their decision-making.
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April 29, 2024 • 9 mins
Criminal justice reporter Samantha Michaels spent much time investigating the circumstances of Braven Glenn’s crash and death and the state of policing on tribal lands. She joined MTPR’s Austin Amestoy to share her reporting.
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