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Gianfortes to vacate governor’s mansion during two-year, $2M renovation

By Mike Dennison/MTN NewsJanuary 23, 2021

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(KPAX) For much of his first two years in office, Gov. Greg Gianforte and his wife, Susan, will be living in a Helena home they’ve purchased on the city’s upper west side, while the governor’s mansion is remodeled, his office confirmed this week. The 60-year-old governor’s mansion, two blocks east of the Capitol, will be undergoing an extensive renovation, with actual … [Read more...] about Gianfortes to vacate governor’s mansion during two-year, $2M renovation

‘Exposed to a lot of things:’ MRA approves funding for police shower, changing room

By Martin KidstonJanuary 22, 2021

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Calling it a health and safety issue, the Missoula Redevelopment Agency this week agreed to fund renovations to the police evidence building, including the addition of a changing room and shower. As it stands, the department has neither. “One of the things that's been lacking in the police department forever is adequate shower and changing facilities,” said MRA director … [Read more...] about ‘Exposed to a lot of things:’ MRA approves funding for police shower, changing room

Missoula lawmaker: Campus gun bill could cost UM, MSU $4.5M each per year

By Keila Szpaller/Daily MontananJanuary 21, 2021

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A bill that would allow guns on campus could cost Montana State University and the University of Montana at least $4.5 million each – every year – said Sen. Diane Sands, a Missoula Democrat. “These are expensive costs when we have a university system that also struggles to be adequately supported in our state budget,” Sands said Wednesday. “There’s nothing in this bill that … [Read more...] about Missoula lawmaker: Campus gun bill could cost UM, MSU $4.5M each per year

Montana records 0 flu cases so far this season, thanks to COVID-prevention measures

By Mitch Lagge/MTN NewsJanuary 21, 2021

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(KPAX) The state of Montana has seen zero lab-confirmed cases of influenza this season, which could be largely contributed to COVID-19 mitigation procedures like masking and physical distancing, said Nancy Iversen, Billings Clinic director of patient safety and infection control. “Billings Clinic has not confirmed any type A or B in either any of our hospital patients or our … [Read more...] about Montana records 0 flu cases so far this season, thanks to COVID-prevention measures

Montana delegation congratulates Biden-Harris after historic inauguration

By Missoula CurrentJanuary 20, 2021

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Montana's congressional delegation on Wednesday welcomed the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. They were joined in offering well-wishes from other Montana political leaders and organizations. Here is an excerpt from the comments issued on Wednesday, a historic day in American history. Sen. Jon Tester “The peaceful transfer of … [Read more...] about Montana delegation congratulates Biden-Harris after historic inauguration

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