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![PSC Commissioner Pinocci arrested, charged with felony witness tampering](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-Randy-Pinocci-PSC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
PSC Commissioner Pinocci arrested, charged with felony witness tampering
Public Service Commissioner Randy Pinocci was arrested on two felony charges of witness tampering in Cascade County on Friday.
![State gives $137M in rebates; thousands who qualify haven’t received money](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/dollars.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State gives $137M in rebates; thousands who qualify haven’t received money
Montanans who qualify for a $675 property tax rebate but didn’t apply this year are out of luck.
![U.S. Senate bill aims to boost bison tribal management, restoration](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/05/bison-herd.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. Senate bill aims to boost bison tribal management, restoration
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has again introduced a bill that aims to create a permanent bison program within the Department of Interior to help bolster tribal involvement in the restoration and management of the creatures on tribal lands.
![Liz Cheney: Hold Republicans accountable for Trump](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-Liz_Cheney-1024x810.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Liz Cheney: Hold Republicans accountable for Trump
Congresswoman Liz Cheney said police who defended the U.S. Capitol from violence incited by then-President Donald Trump prevented a massacre on Jan. 6 — but she said democracy is still in danger.
![Hydropower generation drops in Montana, Pacific NW due to drought](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-water-dam-energy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hydropower generation drops in Montana, Pacific NW due to drought
Hydropower generation in the northwest, including Montana, dropped 24% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year mainly because of a snowpack that melted quickly and drought conditions.
![Montana lawmakers won’t back ‘citizens grand jury’ ballot initiative](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-capitol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana lawmakers won’t back ‘citizens grand jury’ ballot initiative
After twice rejecting legislation this year that aimed to allow groups of Montanans to form their own grand juries, most lawmakers have not warmed to the idea in the seven months since those bills were tabled.
![Gianforte Administration touts solar project in Dillon](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-solar.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gianforte Administration touts solar project in Dillon
NorthWestern Energy has another 80 megawatts of solar power in its portfolio with a new project in Dillon — described as equal to the largest solar project in Montana.
![State sues Missoula County over school equalization levy](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/04/capitol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State sues Missoula County over school equalization levy
The State of Montana says it won’t be able to properly fund public education if Missoula County won’t collect enough money in property taxes.
![State appeals youth climate trial decision to Montana Supreme Court](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/Climate-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State appeals youth climate trial decision to Montana Supreme Court
The State of Montana filed notice with the state Supreme Court that it will appeal a district court’s decision in the Held vs. Montana case that affirmed Montanans’ constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.
![Billings attorney will represent Knudsen in disciplinary charges](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/10/knudsen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Billings attorney will represent Knudsen in disciplinary charges
When special counsel Timothy Strauch brought 41 counts of professional misconduct against Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen earlier this month, it likely set a record for most charges in a complaint brought by the Office of the Disciplinary Counsel.