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Kathy Newt writes, "Montana families need practical solutions, not recycled ideas from abroad. That starts with protecting innovation and holding PBMs accountable for the role they play in blocking access to care."

Calvin Newt writes, "In Montana, where distance, insurance networks, and availability already limit options, Washington’s latest drug pricing proposal could make a hard situation even harder."

In an interview with a blog aimed at legalizing psychedelic drugs, Missoula City Council member Daniel Carlino said he's had “a lot of life-changing experiences” with the substance and will continue working to decriminalize it.

Colorado regulators are issuing licenses for providing psychedelic mushrooms and are planning to authorize the state’s first “healing centers."

Kim Gillan writes, "As the 119th Congress gets to work, I’m hopeful that Montana’s Congressional Delegation will prioritize and support legislation that addresses the ever-growing cost of prescription drugs."

They’re not old enough yet to drink in bars, but a group of Washington students wants to make nightlife in the state safer.

Purdue has sold a Narcan alternative since 2022 and Hikma has developed an opioid antagonist twice the dose of Narcan.

Oregon Health Authority releases finalized drug overdose figures for last year, which show a trend of rising fatalities every year since 2019.

Lawmakers are waiting to see initial results of House Bill 4002, which re-criminalized low-level drug possession and allocated money for deflection programs.

Law enforcement agencies are chomping at the bit for fentanyl detection K-9s, worrying some advocates who see the dogs as intrusive.