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Comin’ round the bend: Train whistles have downtown residents seeking solutions

By Martin KidstonFebruary 23, 2020

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While it may not be the Orange Blossom Special rolling out of Hellgate Canyon, an increase in rail traffic and the blaring of horns has area residents and business owners seeking relief, and they may have found a start with the Missoula Redevelopment Agency. The agency's board this week agreed to provide up to $26,300 in tax increment funding to Missoula Public Works to … [Read more...] about Comin’ round the bend: Train whistles have downtown residents seeking solutions

Buttigieg releases plan to protect nation’s public lands

By David Wells (Courthouse News)February 23, 2020

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(CN) – On the eve of the Nevada caucuses, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg released a new pillar of his environmental policy that aims to preserve and protect public lands in an overall effort to battle the effects of climate change. The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor’s plan lays out goals of protecting and restoring public lands and achieving net-zero … [Read more...] about Buttigieg releases plan to protect nation’s public lands

Sanders wins Nevada, leads Dems in national delegate count

By Brad Poole (Courthouse News)February 23, 2020

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LAS VEGAS (CN) – Bernie Sanders was cruising toward an apparent decisive win in the Nevada caucus Saturday evening, claiming 46.6% of the vote with 50% of precincts reporting statewide in the nation’s third presidential nominating contest – the first in a state with a diverse, urban population. The Vermont senator claimed victory early in the day with more than 90% of … [Read more...] about Sanders wins Nevada, leads Dems in national delegate count

U.S. Intelligence officials warn lawmakers Russia is aiding Trump campaign

By Jon Parton (Courthouse News)February 21, 2020

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(CN) – Intelligence officials warned lawmakers in the House last week that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election in order to help re-elect President Donald Trump, a briefing that angered the president, believing that it would be used against him by Democrats. The House Intelligence Committee was briefed on the interference on Feb. 13, according to anonymous officials … [Read more...] about U.S. Intelligence officials warn lawmakers Russia is aiding Trump campaign

Tester: Lack of affordable housing reaching crisis level in Montana

By Mike Dennison (MTN News)February 20, 2020

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https://youtu.be/dEnELnY8PU4 (KPAX) The cost of housing in Montana – or, in many parts of the nation – is becoming a crisis-level problem that needs to be addressed, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester said Thursday, as he convened a “housing summit” in Helena. “This isn’t unique to Montana; it’s across the country,” he told MTN News. “We’ve got an affordable-housing crisis going on … [Read more...] about Tester: Lack of affordable housing reaching crisis level in Montana

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