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![Montana woman visits State Capitol on first day as U.S. citizen](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-immigrant.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana woman visits State Capitol on first day as U.S. citizen
Johanna Magalsky visited the Montana State Capitol, where she was welcomed by Reps. Bob Phalen, R-Lindsay, and Jerry Schillinger, R-Circle — both of whom are family friends of her husband, Tom.
![Montana Legislature begins long road toward finalizing state budget](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/Budget-e1470521588670.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Legislature begins long road toward finalizing state budget
The biggest task for the Montana Legislature during its 90-day session is to set the state budget for the next two years, and the work is already beginning.
![Habitat for Humanity to unveil new East Missoula homes](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Habitat for Humanity to unveil new East Missoula homes
Habitat for Humanity of Missoula is putting the finishing touches on two new homes in East Missoula.
![Zinke says GOP moving past Speaker of the House fight](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/08/attachment-Zinke-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Zinke says GOP moving past Speaker of the House fight
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke softened his stance Tuesday on last week's prolonged battle of Speaker of the House, instead looking ahead to the new challenges facing the thin Republican majority.
![Montana lawmakers sworn in for 68th legislative session](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Legislature-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana lawmakers sworn in for 68th legislative session
State lawmakers returned to the Montana State Capitol in Helena on Monday for the first day of the Montana Legislature’s 68th session.
![13 bison killed in West Yellowstone vehicle crash on Highway 191](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-bison.jpg?w=980&q=75)
13 bison killed in West Yellowstone vehicle crash on Highway 191
West Yellowstone Police Chief Mike Gavagan confirmed Thursday morning that 13 bison were killed around mile marker 4 on the highway.
![Montana Legislature: Breaking down the numbers on bill draft requests](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/03/Legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Legislature: Breaking down the numbers on bill draft requests
A total of 271 bills have already been “pre-introduced,” meaning they’ve been drafted and assigned to committees even before the Legislature begins.
![People evacuated from ski lift at Whitefish Mountain Resort](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-ski-snow.jpg?w=980&q=75)
People evacuated from ski lift at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Mechanical issues with a ski lift at Whitefish Mountain Resort forced people to be evacuated on Wednesday.
![Former Thompson Falls man receives $5M settlement after wrongful conviction](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-Richard-Raugust.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Thompson Falls man receives $5M settlement after wrongful conviction
A former Thompson Falls man who spent more than 15 years in prison before being exonerated has settled a civil case against Sanders County and a former sheriff’s deputy for $5 million.
![Montana’s new proposed legislative map brings changes, disagreements](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/11/elections-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana’s new proposed legislative map brings changes, disagreements
The commission voted 3-2 last week to submit the proposed House and Senate district maps to the Legislature for comment, with the nonpartisan chair and Democratic members in favor and Republican members in opposition.