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Target Range subdivision near protected butte continues to face uphill climb

By Martin KidstonJanuary 18, 2021

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The developers behind a proposed Target Range subdivision have asked for additional time to review comments offered in opposition to their project, thus extending a county decision several more weeks. The McCauley Meadows subdivision, proposed by Tia Tam LLC, was unanimously denied by the Consolidated Planning Board in early October. Missoula County commissioners were set to … [Read more...] about Target Range subdivision near protected butte continues to face uphill climb

Harmon’s Histories: Missoula’s Legion Hall fire gutted building, membership

By Jim HarmonJanuary 18, 2021

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The salesmen at Olney Motors scrambled to move the brand-new 1956 model Cadillacs from their display lot. They had to move fast – the building just west of theirs, the American Legion Hall, had caught fire and the blaze was spreading fast. It took several trips to get all the new unlicensed cars to safety in available parking spaces a block away at Missoula City Hall. For … [Read more...] about Harmon’s Histories: Missoula’s Legion Hall fire gutted building, membership

Majority of Americans, regardless of party, support climate change policies

By Jon Parton (Courthouse News)January 18, 2021

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(CN) — Republicans and Democrats both show broad support for more environmentally-friendly laws amid the climate crisis that threatens to displace millions of people, according to a new survey. In a survey released Friday by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, a majority of Americans said they … [Read more...] about Majority of Americans, regardless of party, support climate change policies

Opinion: Legislative discrimination against transgender youth hurts real human beings

By Lydia Becker, Cas Hood, Mayana Kantor, Elizabeth Franzen, Margo Pence and Gabby MorelliJanuary 18, 2021

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We are a group of teenagers who stand up for what we believe in. We think that transgender kids and their families deserve just as much medical care and access to activities as anyone else. Bill HB 112 will cause transgender youth to participate in sports at a lower rate, aiding to a less healthy lifestyle. Not being able to participate in sports as the identified gender can … [Read more...] about Opinion: Legislative discrimination against transgender youth hurts real human beings

Capitol rioters ask for pardons from Trump after facing federal charges

By David Lee (Courthouse News)January 18, 2021

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DALLAS (CN) — Two supporters of President Donald Trump who rioted in the U.S. Capitol have publicly pleaded with the outgoing president for pardons as they face federal charges, arguing they were merely following his instructions. Realtor Jenna Ryan, 50, of Carrollton, Texas, turned herself in to the FBI in Dallas on Friday. Agents say there is probable cause to charge her … [Read more...] about Capitol rioters ask for pardons from Trump after facing federal charges

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