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“It is a frightening time for abortion seekers and abortion providers.” MT medical providers concerned about abortion restrictions even with 58% of Montanans supporting constitutional protection in passing CI-128. By @blairmiller: #mtleg #mtpol
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“Faced with an increase in violent attacks at schools, the Founders would have never seen disarming peaceful adults as the solution." Gun-rights groups argue to overturn conviction of man who walked his property, across school, with gun. @DarrellEhrlick:
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"I loved every minute of it. Most days.” U.S. Sen. Jon Tester says goodbye after nearly 18 years of service. By @micahddrew: #mtpol #mtleg
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“The press is...the public’s watchdog and serves to inform the public about governmental action and efficacy. Access to public records is the cornerstone of this duty.” News outlets sue to keep records open. By @micahddrew: #mtleg #mtpol
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The Montana Department of Revenue is missing an estimated $300M/year in new construction value as staff falls behind on property inspections, costing municipalities and the state revenue. By @blairmiller: #mtleg #mtpol
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GOP in Judicial Oversight preps 27 bills for the Montana Legislature, "a big lift." Dems and Racicot condemn them as "simply extremist measures." By @blairmiller: #mtpol #mtleg
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"This is the first land donation we’ve received, and it’s exciting because it’s just an incredible place.” State seeks public comment on 56th state park, proposed at Judith Landing. By @micahddrew: #mtnews #mtpol
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“We’re seeing the concern everywhere. We’re connecting the housing problem with problems in economic development.” In the second installment of our housing series, @DarrellEhrlick looks at why the lack of affordable housing is a difficult problem. #mtpol
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The state tracks lobbyists using a cumbersome and outdated 2-database system that is difficult to use, likely inaccurate and reports are submitted so late they are of little value, says Legislative Audit Division. By @DarrellEhrlick: #mtpol #mtleg
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RT @GregGryczan: How a proposed federal heat rule might have saved workers’ lives via @daily_montanan
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“Allowing an increase in the number of roads on the Bitterroot National Forest will further diminish the wild character of the forest.” New lawsuit alleges forest plan changes violate fed'l law, will harm grizzly bears, bull trout. @KeilaSzpaller: #mtpol
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“This is outstanding habitat for wildlife, and we’re thrilled at the prospect of helping to provide safe passage for more animals between areas that are already federally protected.” American Prairie announces 2nd largest purchase, new milestone. #mtpol
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“There is no way that...Lake County and CSKT can come up with a way of funding it.” SupCo says state doesn't have to reimburse Lake County for law enforcement costs on Flathead reservation. Lake County back to square one. By @micahddrew: #mtpol #mtleg
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The decade-long endeavor to move the FBI out of its crumbling headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C., and into a new facility outside the city could face roadblocks next year, @JenniferShutt @statesnewsroom report.
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Great series:
Friends! Enemies! Join us Monday in Helena as I unspool my notebook for a talk about reporting on Tactical Civics and its many threads stitched across Montana. *First beer is on me and the Poynter Institute, which helped fund this reporting
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RT @scotq: USFWS adopts lynx recovery plan, proposes new critical habitat designations via @daily_montanan
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RT @EditorSean: Montana lawmakers rejected a rule restricting use of bathrooms in the Capitol, a measure targeting a transgender lawmaker f…
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“It’s about whether politicians can restrict access to healthcare treatments in order to impose their narrow, harmful, stereotypical view of gender.” - Lambda Legal.
Tennessee’s gender affirming care ban for children goes to U.S. Supreme Court for arguments, @stockard_sam reports: via @TNLookout
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RT @JaneNorman: We had a terrific story last night on GOP plans for early in the next Congress on $ and policy that came from on the ground…
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