Politics

Supreme Court case could force lower courts to apply 18th century gun laws

By Kelsey Reichmann (Courthouse News)May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022 By Missoula Current

WASHINGTON (CN) — As the country grapples with the murders of 19 children and two schoolteachers in the deadliest mass shooting of the year, the Supreme Court stands ready to release a consequential ruling on gun rights that could change how courts evaluate the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms. In 2008, the court affirmed this … [Read more...] about Supreme Court case could force lower courts to apply 18th century gun laws

State superintendent Arntzen cited after bus stop-arm investigation

By Jonathon Ambrarian (MTN News)May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022 By Missoula Current

HELENA - The Helena Police Department says Elsie Arntzen, Montana’s state superintendent of public instruction, has been cited after an investigation into whether she illegally passed a school bus while it had its stop arm extended. In a release Friday morning, HPD leaders said the investigating officer spoke to Arntzen about the incident Thursday evening. They said, after … [Read more...] about State superintendent Arntzen cited after bus stop-arm investigation

‘Generations in the making:’ Tester, Moran unveil toxic exposure bill for veterans

By Martin KidstonMay 26, 2022

May 26, 2022 By Missoula Current

Calling it generations in the making, Sens. Jon Tester and Jerry Moran unveiled legislation on Thursday that looks to deliver all generations of veterans who were exposed to toxic conditions the healthcare and benefits they earned in service. Tester, a Democrat and Moran, a Kansas Republican, said the bipartisan measure is long overdue and will likely stand up to scrutiny … [Read more...] about ‘Generations in the making:’ Tester, Moran unveil toxic exposure bill for veterans

Senate Republicans block bill requiring agencies monitor domestic terrorism

By Ariana Figueroa (States Newsroom)May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022 By Missoula Current

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a bill that would require federal agencies to monitor domestic terrorism incidents, including those potentially related to White supremacy. The failure of the Senate procedural vote showed again how difficult it is for Congress to agree on any response to U.S. gun violence. It followed a racist mass … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans block bill requiring agencies monitor domestic terrorism

Helena PD investigating whether Arntzen drove past school bus stop arm

By Jonathon Ambrarian (MTN News)May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022 By Missoula Current

HELENA (KPAX) - The Helena Police Department says they are investigating an accusation that State Superintendent of Schools Elsie Arntzen illegally drove past a school bus while it had its stop arm extended. According to a call-for-service report from the Helena Police Department, a bus driver contacted them on Thursday, May 19, and reported that shortly after 7:30 a.m., he … [Read more...] about Helena PD investigating whether Arntzen drove past school bus stop arm