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![Weather Forecast: Smoky and hazy skies through Saturday](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/07/smoke-and-Missoula.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weather Forecast: Smoky and hazy skies through Saturday
Smoke from wildfires in Canada will continue to impact Montana through at least Saturday.
![Montana court puts hold on new law banning common abortion procedure](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/12/AbortionLaw-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana court puts hold on new law banning common abortion procedure
Judge Mike Menahan granted Planned Parenthood of Montana’s temporary restraining order on the enforcement of House Bill 721 until further ruled by the court.
![Montana becomes the first state to ban TikTok](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-tiktok.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana becomes the first state to ban TikTok
TikTok has denied data-collection claims and some Montana businesses have said banning the app would take away a key platform for advertising.
![Montana housing conference focuses on future following legislative session](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana housing conference focuses on future following legislative session
Lawmakers passed a series of housing-related bills, including zoning and land use changes aimed at increasing availability – as well as House Bill 819, which invests more than $200 million into several programs to support housing development.
![Two years after Jan. 6 Riot, several Montana-linked cases still unresolved](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Trump.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two years after Jan. 6 Riot, several Montana-linked cases still unresolved
So far, more than 1000 people have faced charges in connection to the riot, including a Dillon man who is scheduled to go to trial this week.
![Montana Gov. Gianforte vetoes 8 bills this week](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/03/Gianforte.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Gov. Gianforte vetoes 8 bills this week
Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a set of bills this week – including several where the Montana Legislature wrapped up its work without accepting his proposed changes.
![Tester, Daines react to end of Title 42 along U.S. border](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/02/border.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tester, Daines react to end of Title 42 along U.S. border
Both Sen. Tester and Sen. Daines are addressing the situation and raising concerns about the security at the southern border.
![Rescued Glacier National Park hiker continues recovery in Kalispell](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Glacier-rescue.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rescued Glacier National Park hiker continues recovery in Kalispell
Ninteen-year-old Matthew Read is continuing his recovery at Logan Health in Kalispell after being rescued Monday night in Glacier National Park.
![Legislation to increase Montana tax rebates clears Legislature](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/dollars.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Legislation to increase Montana tax rebates clears Legislature
The bill would provide an additional $100 million to fund more property tax rebates – up to $175 more per recipient each of the next two years.
![Montana marijuana tax distribution bill in uncertain position after veto](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana marijuana tax distribution bill in uncertain position after veto
On the final day of the 2023 Montana legislative session, Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill that would have changed the way the state’s marijuana tax revenue is distributed.