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![Montana lawmakers discuss supermajority strategy as 68th Legislative Session nears](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/02/Montana-Legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana lawmakers discuss supermajority strategy as 68th Legislative Session nears
A whopping 4,316 bill drafts have been filed, ranging from tax reform to more controversial topics like abortion restriction and banning children from attending drag performances.
![Mixed-use housing, retail development in the works for Hip Strip](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-Development.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mixed-use housing, retail development in the works for Hip Strip
A group of developers released a sneak peek of a new mixed-use apartment complex near the Hip Strip this week, marking the latest project proposed for the downtown area.
![Massive ice jams cause flash flooding in Fishtail](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-Ice-Jam.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Massive ice jams cause flash flooding in Fishtail
The small town of Fishtail has been hit with some serious flooding for the second time in a year, but this time it's due to ice jams.
![Early Montana snowfall has NOAA optimistic as drought improves](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/05/Grey-Wolf-Peak-snow.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Early Montana snowfall has NOAA optimistic as drought improves
NOAA recently released its weekly drought outlook chart, and it said that if these patterns continue, Montana could be sitting pretty come spring.
![Gianforte administration seeks stay of American Prairie bison grazing decision](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/07/Bison.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gianforte administration seeks stay of American Prairie bison grazing decision
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office has filed a legal brief calling for delaying a proposal for expanded bison grazing on public land in north-central Montana, the latest step in the state’s attempt to block the plan.
![Republican lawmakers adopt report on investigation of Montana judicial branch](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-Supreme-Court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Republican lawmakers adopt report on investigation of Montana judicial branch
This report is just the latest step in a long-running dispute between GOP legislative leaders and state judges.
![White Sulphur Springs offers thermal oasis in sub-zero temperatures](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-Hot-Springs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
White Sulphur Springs offers thermal oasis in sub-zero temperatures
Montana holds the record for coldest temperatures in the lower 48 states, but for braving the cold Mother Nature also gives our state a warm reward.
![Emergency travel only advised in Lake County](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-storm.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Emergency travel only advised in Lake County
Blowing and drifting snow has caused dangerous travel conditions and several roads are blocked by snowdrifts.
![Challenge to LGBTQ rights expected in 2023 Montana legislature](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/06/montana-pride.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Challenge to LGBTQ rights expected in 2023 Montana legislature
Bills that seek to ban information about sex and sexuality, limit gender-affirming healthcare, and prohibit kids from seeing drag shows, are just a few LGBTQ rights issues Montana lawmakers plan to address this session.
![Missoula’s Five Valleys Audubon works to protect Montana birds](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/02/river-ducks.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula’s Five Valleys Audubon works to protect Montana birds
There are over 400 different species of birds that call Montana home at some point during the year, but because of global warming and urban development, their future is not certain.