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Governor’s Medicaid Expansion Bill Gets Hearing Date – State Headlines [YouTube]
2 weeks ago Governor Steve Bullock's Medicaid expansion bill will finally get a hearing in the Republican controlled legislature on March 6.
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Harlem Globetrotters Seeking Military Hometown Hero in Missoula
The Harlem Globetrotters will be playing in Missoula soon, and today, February 17, Zeus McClurkin was in town spinning a camouflage basketball and trying to spread the word about the Globetrotter’s search for a hometown military hero.
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Missoula Airport Round-Trip Fares Dip Below National Average
For the first time in a long time, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics says the average round-trip fare at the Missoula International Airport is lower than the national average.
"It's been a while since we've been below the national average, so this is a nice trend that we've started," said Missoula International Airport Deputy Director Brian Ellestad
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CSKT Compact Water Fight Underway In Helena – State Headlines [YouTube]
2 weeks ago The Montana legislature took up the issue of the CSKT water rights compact yesterday. Hundreds of people, both for and against the compact, showed up for the hearings in Helena.
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Senator Daines Plans Forest Management Reform Discussions
Senator Steve Daines has three roundtables scheduled next week to discuss forest management.
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Warm Weather Rouses Montana Bears Out of Hibernation
Abnormally warm weather in Montana has begun to rouse grizzly bears from hibernation, a bit earlier than normal.
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Markus Kaarma Sentenced to 70 Years
Following a hearing in which Judge McLean denied the defense team's request for a retrial (as well as a change in the charge), Markus Kaarma was sentenced to 70 years with no option for parole until 20 years have been served.
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Kaarma Sentencing Today in Missoula – State Headlines [YouTube]
2 weeks ago Convicted murderer Markus Kaarma will be sentenced at 9 am in Missoula District Court. An appeal is expected.
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Legislator Looks to Cut Down Milk Waste – Pay Attention to the Date Posted
A bill to push a change in the way Montanans sell milk in the state was run by legislators at the capitol today.
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Yoga Pants, Speedos and Free Beer Featured at Missoula Breweries After Indecent Exposure Bill
A bill to address indecent exposure in Montana got some unforeseen media exposure after the bill's sponsor reportedly wanted to make Speedos and yoga pants illegal.
