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Politics

2021 Legislature midpoint: GOP advancing economic, social agenda
Tax cuts, a Covid-19 liability shield for businesses, an assault on red tape and more places where you can carry firearms – these are the accomplishments and goals that Republicans tout, after the first 45 days of Montana’s 2021 Legislature, with total GOP control.

Biden: US will have enough vaccine for all adults by end of May

Gianforte announces vaccine expansion in Montana

States chip away at abortion rights with Supreme Court in mind

Montana GOP passes bills limiting authority of local health officials, governor
Business

West Broadway development receives annexation into city
The Missoula City Council this week approved the annexation of a 5-acre parcel near West Broadway and Flynn Lane, ahead of broader plans for residential and commercial development on the property.

Missoula Muni Court judge announces retirement after 10 years

At halfway point, Montana House kills 'right to work' legislation

Missoula County opposes "right to work" measure in Legislature

Missoula City Council approves Mullan impact fees ahead of planned growth
Environment

Employees speak out on Trump's detrimental reorganization of BLM
Bureau of Land Management employees say that after four years of abuse, the agency needs to be rebuilt before it can carry out its mission of sustainable multiple-use. The resource management plans for the Missoula and Lewistown BLM offices also need major changes.

Parks committee approves funding for Clark Fork stabilization, access

February snow rescues western Montana’s snowpack, for now

Missoula County inks contract for energy audit in pursuit of carbon neutrality

New White House eyes reversal of Trump's gutting of spotted owl protections
Community Voices

Opinion: Proposed bill contrary to UM's pursuit of inclusivity
Maggie Bornstein writes, "House Bill 349 is in glaring opposition to our organization’s aim and core values, which includes advocacy for the rights and experiences of students, guided by principles of inclusivity."

Thoughts from Eureka: No penalty for Trump's treason sets precedence

Letters: Montana House Bill 176 is voter suppression

Montana Viewpoint: Defend our right to vote with same muster as right to bear arms

Opinion: Conservation victory in pulling destructive Henry's Fork logging project
Arts & Events

Harmon's Histories: Missoula's 11th sheriff was murdered in the jail by his wife

Harmon's Histories: Missoula's first doctor married, divorced, died mysteriously

Harmon's Histories: Who shot the sheriff? Solving Missoula's great murder mystery of 1878

Harmon's Histories: A page from early Missoula ... Honest Abe's tutor, winter's provisions, a drunk's poem
Montana Today

Nuclear energy on the radar in Montana Legislature
With uncertainty surrounding the future of the state’s coal-fired power plants and the Biden administration’s aggressive targets for reducing fossil-fuel emissions to combat climate change, Montana’s energy landscape is in flux.

Seeley Lake, public lands advocate Von Stutterheim dies a week after day named in his honor

Kentucky's past could reveal future of Gianforte's health nominee

Western Native Voice bill would improve voting access for Montana’s tribes
