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Left out of Democratic debate, Bullock runs TV ads in Iowa

By Mike Dennison/MTN NewsNovember 20, 2019

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As 10 Democratic presidential candidates took the stage Wednesday night in Atlanta for another debate, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s flagging campaign ran TV ads in Iowa, the state he’s hoping will provide him a boost. But with less than two months remaining until the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, Bullock remains mired far back in the Democratic pack, barely … [Read more...] about Left out of Democratic debate, Bullock runs TV ads in Iowa

Frustration mounts as South Hills housing proposal languishes on city docket

By Martin KidstonNovember 20, 2019

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After nearly 12 months of discussion and with nearly three dozen conditions set in place, the Missoula City Council will finally consider a South Hills housing project next Monday night. But it's also possible the Hillview Way townhome development could go back to committee after new debate surfaced on Wednesday over road widths, whether they should be public or private, and … [Read more...] about Frustration mounts as South Hills housing proposal languishes on city docket

Missoula mulls increase in storm water fees for maintenance, Clean Water Act

By Martin KidstonNovember 20, 2019

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In order to comply with federal regulations on water quality, the city of Missoula is considering an increase to its storm water fees to build the revenue needed for system improvements. The rate structure, proposed on Wednesday, is based on a national model involving vehicle trips, and the statistical average generated by certain properties. Under the proposal, the … [Read more...] about Missoula mulls increase in storm water fees for maintenance, Clean Water Act

Downtown Business Improvement District closing in on 10-year renewal

By Martin KidstonNovember 20, 2019

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Citing years of success and economic growth, the Downtown Business Improvement District is looking to extend its duration for another 10 years, and on Wednesday it received unanimous support from members of the City Council. “By state law, BIDs are created and renewed by petitioning property owners,” said Linda McCarthy, executive director of the Downtown Missoula … [Read more...] about Downtown Business Improvement District closing in on 10-year renewal

Attorney General Barr to join Daines in Pablo, Kalispell Friday

By MTN NewsNovember 20, 2019

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(KPAX) U.S. Attorney General William Barr will join Montana Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) Friday in Evergreen to discuss the methamphetamine epidemic in Montana. Sen. Daines staffers say the roundtable discussion will be on Friday afternoon in Evergeen. Daines and Barr will be joined by other local officials at the event, including Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino and … [Read more...] about Attorney General Barr to join Daines in Pablo, Kalispell Friday

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