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Bullock condemns GOP health care act as “damaging”
Gov. Steve Bullock this week said the American Health Care Act would have damaging impacts on Montana residents and place the state's fiscal health at risk.
Tester secures $6.7 million for state’s first-generation college students
Sen. Jon Tester on Friday said four Montanan institutions will receive a combined $6.7 million to help the state's first-generation college students earn their degrees – funding that includes $1.86 million for the Salish and Kootenai College.
Estranged son of man who killed deputy saw radical views building
The son of a man accused of killing a Broadwater County sheriff's deputy said the racist and extremist views of his father and half brother had been simmering for years, starting decades ago with domestic abuse before escalating to threats of violence against state authorities.
In letter, son of deputy killer speaks out about his father’s violence
"The popularity of these movements right now, like the white supremacist alt-right, is a serious concern. These hateful ideas can quickly lead to violence. I hope I can bring this to attention in some little way."
Gianforte charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly body-slamming reporter
Montana Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte was charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly body-slamming a reporter on the campaign trail on Wednesday, the eve of a special election to fill the state's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Special Election: Missoula voters ask for new ballots after Gianforte incident
The phones began ringing at the Missoula County Elections Office early Thursday morning with people looking to change their vote after Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte allegedly "body slammed" a reporter, resulting in a charge of misdemeanor assault.
Montana political leaders denounce Gianforte’s alleged actions
Montana's top political leaders, including Republican Sen. Steve Daines, condemned congressional candidate Greg Gianforte on Thursday for his alleged actions at a campaign event the night before, during which he allegedly assaulted a reporter.
City postpones $96M water agreement with Liberty another week
The Missoula City Council intended Thursday to approve a settlement agreement with Liberty Utilities Co. to transfer Mountain Water Co. to city ownership, though it was postponed another week as the final details are worked out.
House Speaker Ryan says Gianforte should apologize for altercation; Pelosi calls him “Trump wanna-be”
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday said physical assaults are never acceptable, though the Republican leader shied away from saying Montana congressional candidate Greg Gianforte was unfit for the job after he allegedly assaulted a reporter Wednesday afternoon.
Montana Voices: Nation needs vigorous investigation of Trump-Russia ties
Congress must conduct vigorous oversight over the FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign's collusion with Russia to ensure the White House does not impede the work of FBI investigators.