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City Council sends tobacco ban back to committee for ‘language’ amendments

By Alex MitchellOctober 27, 2020

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After several public hearings, the proposed flavored tobacco ban is returning to committee for “much-amended language,” according to Mayor John Engen. During Monday night's session, the Missoula City Council sent the proposed ban back to the Public Health and Safety Committee, where members will discuss amendments and language revisions on Nov. 4. Earl Allen, marketing … [Read more...] about City Council sends tobacco ban back to committee for ‘language’ amendments

COVID-19: Governor activates Montana National Guard to help operate state prison

By MTN NewsOctober 27, 2020

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(KPAX) Responding to a request from the Montana Department of Corrections, Gov. Steve Bullock and Major General Matthew Quinn have activated the Montana Army National Guard to provide operational assistance at Montana State Prison, where staff and inmates have been impacted by COVID-19. The facility saw its first positive cases among staff and inmates earlier in October. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Governor activates Montana National Guard to help operate state prison

Daines, Montana Republicans celebrate Barrett’s confirmation to Supreme Court

By Martin KidstonOctober 26, 2020

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Sen. Steve Daines celebrated the confirmation of President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on Monday night, and joined the president at the White House in Barrett's swearing in ceremony. Barrett was confirmed on a near party-line vote of 52-48, with only Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, crossing party lines to vote with Democrats, who have criticized the … [Read more...] about Daines, Montana Republicans celebrate Barrett’s confirmation to Supreme Court

High, Wide and Handsome: Trail corridor up Mount Dean Stone grows South Hills access

By Martin KidstonOctober 26, 2020

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When the Barmeyer sisters donated a portion of their childhood playground to the public in 2016, they helped lay the cornerstone of what many envisioned as a network of public lands and open space in the South Hills of Missoula. On that warm June day, the sisters and the city opened the Pattee Canyon property and its 88 acres to the public for the first time, including a new … [Read more...] about High, Wide and Handsome: Trail corridor up Mount Dean Stone grows South Hills access

Missoula County set to create targeted economic development district at Wye

By Martin KidstonOctober 26, 2020

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With development interest growing and infrastructure lacking, Missoula County is moving closer to creating a new economic development district near the Wye west of Missoula. The new district would enable the county to reinvest in public infrastructure through the use of tax increment financing, drawing new businesses and industries to the area. “Targeted economic … [Read more...] about Missoula County set to create targeted economic development district at Wye

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