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Republican factions vie for legislative control
Reporters Mara Silvers, Eric Dietrich and Alex Sakariassen join John S. Adams to talk about the politics of Montana’s Republican primaries.
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What Montana’s governor’s race means for reproductive health
Legislative Republicans have long tried to restrict abortion access. If a Republican takes the governor’s seat, they’re likely to get their wish.
Lifting Voices forum
How food banks, senior services and schools are tackling hunger in Montana’s time of COVID-19
Which way is right?
In the Flathead’s HD 11, incumbent firebrand Derek Skees faces Dee Kirk-Boon.
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Republican candidate for governor Greg Gianforte on the MT Lowdown
If elected, Gianforte says, his immediate COVID recovery plans would include a broad lowering of taxes, a housecleaning of leadership at many state agencies, and a “top-to-bottom regulatory review across all state agencies.”
For Solutions Caucus, the proof is in the primaries
GOP leaders promised a reckoning for Republican lawmakers who found middle ground with Democrats in 2019. Will voters make them pay?
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State ramps up COVID-19 testing in correctional facilities
The state Department of Corrections said this week that 774 tests per month will be available for inmates and staff who are asymptomatic, in addition to diagnostic testing for anyone exhibiting symptoms.
Wildlife Services to cut back killings pending environmental review
In 2018, the most recent year for which data is available, Wildlife Services killed 7,965 coyotes, 46 wolves, one grizzly bear and many other species in Montana.
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How Montana’s 2020 census became “an uphill climb while it’s hailing basketballs.”
“It’s vital work. And so we don’t have the option to just give up and say it’s too hard, there’s too many barriers.”
Yellowstone National Park’s Wyoming entrances to open next week
A three-phase plan to open the park is “evolving,” Superintendent Cam Sholly said.
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Republican U.S. House candidate Matt Rosendale on the MT Lowdown
“I’ve shown that I can get conservative results while being fiscally responsible and a good steward of the taxpayers’ dollars, and I’d like to do the same thing in Congress.”
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The MTFP election guide — updated for the June 2 primary
Fundraising numbers, candidates on the issues and every campaign Facebook page we could find — plus info on voting during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Montana OKs mail-in ballot initiative signatures
Previously, voters had to take their signed ballot petition to a notary public for verification.
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Spring Creek mine still operating on temporary permit after layoffs
“COVID has basically doubled the loss in coal that was happening prior to this.”
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Unpacking the polling on Bullock vs. Daines
MTN News journalist Mike Dennison and MSU researcher David Parker explore pandemic effects on voter preference.
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