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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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Gianforte, Daines celebrate completion of junction at St. Mary’s diversion and Milk River

By James Ledbetter | Oct 25, 2020

Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) and U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of the junction at St. Mary’s diversion and the Milk River.

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Montana's unemployment rate continues to decrease in August

By Elle Johnson | Sep 23, 2020

Montana is seeing a downward trend in its unemployment rate, which dropped by 0.9% in August to 5.6%, Gov. Steve Bullock said.

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NFIB conducts survey looking at economic recovery in small businesses

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 26, 2020

A survey found that 47% of small business owners nationwide may still need financial support for the next year, Montana NFIB reported.

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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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Montana environmental officials approve copper mine near Smith River

By Mary Lou Lang | May 18, 2020

The controversial Black Butte Copper Project has been approved by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

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DEQ study on algae outbreak on Smith River ongoing

By Michael Pineda | May 18, 2020

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) continues to work on a study to determine what led to an outbreak of algae growth on the Smith River.

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Current, former employees of W.R. Grace's Zonolite Division can file injury claims in court

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

Over 800 past employees of W.R. Grace's Zonolite Division are able to file asbestos-related personal injury claims, as ruled by the Montana Supreme Court, against Maryland Casualty Company.

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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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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.