Friday, November 15, 2024

New Texas abortion law pushes women to out-of-state clinics

Even before a
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New Texas abortion law pushes women to out-of-state clinics

Even before a
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New Texas abortion law pushes women to out-of-state clinics

Even before a
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New Texas abortion law pushes women to out-of-state clinics

Even before a
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Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling

It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
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Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling

It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling

It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling

It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana tribe gifts vaccines to neighbors across the border

BABB, Mont. (AP) — On a cloudy spring day, hundreds lined up in their cars on the Canadian side of the border crossing that separates Alberta and Montana. They had driven for hours and camped out in their vehicles in hopes of receiving the season’s hottest commodity — a COVID-19 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US tribe shares vaccine with relatives, neighbors in Canada

BABB, Mont. (AP) — On a cloudy spring day, hundreds lined up in their cars on the Canadian side of the border crossing that separates Alberta and Montana. They had driven for hours and camped out in their vehicles in hopes of receiving the season’s hottest commodity — a COVID-19 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana tribe gifts surplus vaccines to neighbors in Canada

BABB, Mont. (AP) — On a cloudy spring day, hundreds lined up in their cars on the Canadian side of the border crossing that separates Alberta and Montana. They had driven for hours and camped out in their vehicles in hopes of receiving the season’s hottest commodity — a COVID-19 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana transgender bill advances, other measures vetoed

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Legislature voted Thursday to advance a bill that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school and university sports according to the gender with which they identify.
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Montana transgender bill advances, other measures vetoed

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Legislature voted Thursday to advance a bill that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school and university sports according to the gender with which they identify.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana transgender bill advances, other measures vetoed

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Legislature voted Thursday to advance a bill that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school and university sports according to the gender with which they identify.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana transgender bill advances, other measures vetoed

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Legislature voted Thursday to advance a bill that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school and university sports according to the gender with which they identify.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana transgender athletes bill amended amid funding worry

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers amended Tuesday a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in school and college sports according to the gender with which they identify. Under the amendment, the measure would be nullified if the federal government withholds education funding from the state as a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana transgender athletes bill amended amid funding worry

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers amended Tuesday a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in school and college sports according to the gender with which they identify. Under the amendment, the measure would be nullified if the federal government withholds education funding from the state as a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Students protest Montana bill to ban transgender athletes

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Students, transgender people and allies from across Montana gathered Monday in front of the state Capitol to protest a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in school and college sports under the gender with which they identify.
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Montana transgender athletes bill amended amid funding worry

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers amended Tuesday a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in school and college sports according to the gender with which they identify. Under the amendment, the measure would be nullified if the federal government withholds education funding from the state as a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Students protest Montana bill to ban transgender athletes

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Students, transgender people and allies from across Montana gathered Monday in front of the state Capitol to protest a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in school and college sports under the gender with which they identify.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Students protest Montana bill to ban transgender athletes

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Students, transgender people and allies from across Montana gathered Monday in front of the state Capitol to protest a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in school and college sports under the gender with which they identify.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Committee to consider change to bill targeting trans youth

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Legislature may consider changes to a measure that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school and college sports according to the gender with which they identify.
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Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication

About 40% of all abortions in the U.S. are now done through medication — rather than surgery — and that option has become all the more pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Committee to consider change to bill targeting trans youth

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Legislature may consider changes to a measure that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school and college sports according to the gender with which they identify.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication

About 40% of all abortions in the U.S. are now done through medication — rather than surgery — and that option has become all the more pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Committee to consider change to bill targeting trans youth

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Legislature may consider changes to a measure that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school and college sports according to the gender with which they identify.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication

About 40% of all abortions in the U.S. are now done through medication — rather than surgery — and that option has become all the more pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication

About 40% of all abortions in the U.S. are now done through medication — rather than surgery — and that option has become all the more pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Justice Department working with tribes on missing persons

HELENA, Mont. (AP) —
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Justice Department working with tribes on missing persons

HELENA, Mont. (AP) —
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Justice Department working with tribes on missing persons

HELENA, Mont. (AP) —
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Justice Department working with tribes on missing persons

HELENA, Mont. (AP) —
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Montana Senate advances bills targeting transgender youth

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance two bills targeting transgender youth despite overwhelming testimony opposing the measures.
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Montana Senate advances bills targeting transgender youth

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance two bills targeting transgender youth despite overwhelming testimony opposing the measures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Montana Senate advances bills targeting transgender youth

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance two bills targeting transgender youth despite overwhelming testimony opposing the measures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Montana Senate advances bills targeting transgender youth

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance two bills targeting transgender youth despite overwhelming testimony opposing the measures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Anti-abortion bills abound; their fate in court is unknown

At an intense pace, lawmakers in Republican-governed states are considering an array of tough anti-abortion restrictions they hope might reach the Supreme Court and win approval from its conservative majority, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established a nationwide right to abortion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Anti-abortion bills abound; their fate in court is unknown

At an intense pace, lawmakers in Republican-governed states are considering an array of tough anti-abortion restrictions they hope might reach the Supreme Court and win approval from its conservative majority, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established a nationwide right to abortion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Anti-abortion bills abound; their fate in court is unknown

At an intense pace, lawmakers in Republican-governed states are considering an array of tough anti-abortion restrictions they hope might reach the Supreme Court and win approval from its conservative majority, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established a nationwide right to abortion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

US states look to step up wolf kills, pushed by Republicans

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Payments for dead wolves. Unlimited hunting of the animals. Shooting wolves from the air.
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US states look to step up wolf kills, pushed by Republicans

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Payments for dead wolves. Unlimited hunting of the animals. Shooting wolves from the air.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

US states look to step up wolf kills, pushed by Republicans

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Payments for dead wolves. Unlimited hunting of the animals. Shooting wolves from the air.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Guns in capitol buildings divide states after armed protests

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — In the past year, insurrectionists have breached the U.S. Capitol and armed protesters have forced their way into statehouses around the country. But the question of whether guns should be allowed in capitol buildings remains political, and states are going in opposite directions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

States remain split on guns in capitols after armed protests

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — In the past year, insurrectionists have breached the U.S. Capitol and armed protesters have forced their way into statehouses around the country. But the question of whether guns should be allowed in capitol buildings remains political, and states are going in opposite directions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Transgender youth bills in US states reflect deep divisions

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Transgender kids would be banned from playing on school sports teams for the gender with which they identify under a GOP-backed bill that advanced Thursday in Montana, one of more than a dozen states where lawmakers are proposing restrictions on athletics or gender-confirming health care for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Transgender youth bills in US states reflect deep divisions

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Transgender kids would be banned from playing on school sports teams for the gender with which they identify under a GOP-backed bill that advanced Thursday in Montana, one of more than a dozen states where lawmakers are proposing restrictions on athletics or gender-confirming health care for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Transgender youth bills in US states reflect deep divisions

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Transgender kids would be banned from playing on school sports teams for the gender with which they identify under a GOP-backed bill that advanced Thursday in Montana, one of more than a dozen states where lawmakers are proposing restrictions on athletics or gender-confirming health care for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bill advances concerning transgender youth in school sports

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance a bill that would prohibit transgender students from participating on school sports teams of the gender with which they identify.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Transgender youth targeted by two proposed Montana bills

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House on Monday held a committee hearing on two bills that focus on transgender young people, echoing similar efforts underway in other states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Transgender youth targeted by two proposed Montana bills

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House on Monday held a committee hearing on two bills that focus on transgender young people, echoing similar efforts underway in other states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Transgender youth targeted by two proposed Montana bills

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House on Monday held a committee hearing on two bills that focus on transgender young people, echoing similar efforts underway in other states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana governor relaxes COVID-19 restrictions on businesses

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he is removing existing health mandates issued by his predecessor, saying the restrictions are harmful to the state's businesses.
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Montana governor relaxes COVID-19 restrictions on businesses

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he is removing existing health mandates issued by his predecessor, saying the restrictions are harmful to the state's businesses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana bill seeks to limit governor's power in disasters

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana House committee on Tuesday debated a bill to limit the governor's power to issue orders during declared disasters lasting longer than two months and shift that authority to state lawmakers during emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana gun bill would allow concealed carry at universities

HELENA, Mont (AP) — A new bill under consideration in the Montana House would relax restrictions on guns in the state by allowing concealed carrying of firearms on college campuses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana concealed carry bill advances to House vote

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms without a permit in most places in Montana, including the state Capitol, passed the House Judiciary Committee on Monday as the FBI was warning of armed protests at state Capitols across the country before President-Elect Joe Biden's …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana liability bill intended to limit virus litigation

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana Senate committee is considering a bill that would provide liability protection for businesses and health care providers against lawsuits related to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte details tax cuts, lower spending in new budget

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte released his budget proposal Thursday, following through on his campaign promises to try to reduce taxes and hold the line on state spending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana gun bill would allow concealed carry at universities

HELENA, Mont (AP) — A new bill under consideration in the Montana House would relax restrictions on guns in the state by allowing concealed carrying of firearms on college campuses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana gun bill would allow concealed carry at universities

HELENA, Mont (AP) — A new bill under consideration in the Montana House would relax restrictions on guns in the state by allowing concealed carrying of firearms on college campuses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana legislature begins session amid dueling protests

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began Monday with dueling protests outside the Capitol over pandemic directives, as Republican leaders hinted they will ease restrictions put in place by the former Democratic governor to limit the spread of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana legislature begins session amid dueling protests

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began Monday with dueling protests outside the Capitol over pandemic directives, as Republican leaders hinted they will ease restrictions put in place by the former Democratic governor to limit the spread of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Greg Gianforte sworn in as Montana's 25th governor

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Greg Gianforte was sworn in as Montana's 25th governor Monday, becoming the state’s first Republican governor in 16 years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana Republicans fail to pass new rules ahead of session

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers rejected Tuesday contentious rule proposals for the Legislature that would have consolidated power in Republican hands. The result leaves the House to operate under rules that were in place the previous session when the legislative session begins in January.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers reject mask mandate ahead of session

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican state lawmakers in Montana rejected proposals Wednesday by Democrats to require masks at next month's legislative session or meet remotely, opting instead to form a panel that will assess what's needed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers reject mask mandate ahead of session

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican state lawmakers in Montana rejected proposals Wednesday by Democrats to require masks at next month's legislative session or meet remotely, opting instead to form a panel that will assess what's needed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Health providers first to get COVID-19 vaccine in Montana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Hospitals in Billings and Bozeman were among the first in Montana to receive shipments Monday of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Health care providers first to get COVID vaccine in Montana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Hospitals in Billing and Bozeman were among the first in Montana to receive shipments on Monday of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana legislators clash over rules for legislative session

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats clashed Monday over contrasting visions for how to hold Montana’s upcoming legislative session safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana legislators clash over rules for legislative session

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats clashed Monday over contrasting visions for how to hold Montana’s upcoming legislative session safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana could receive first vaccine doses by Dec. 15

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Wednesday that the state could receive around 9,750 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by drug company Pfizer as soon as Dec. 15.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana could receive first COVID vaccine doses by Dec. 15

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Wednesday that the state could receive around 9,750 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by drug company Pfizer as soon as Dec. 15.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tribes eye program to address missing Native Americans

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Native American tribe in Montana and federal prosecutors launched a test project Tuesday that they hope will lead to a blueprint for addressing the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tribes eye program to address missing Native Americans

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Native American tribe in Montana and federal prosecutors launched a test project Tuesday that they hope will lead to a blueprint for addressing the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers pick leaders for legislative session

Lawmakers gathered in the state Capitol to pick leaders of the Montana state Senate and House Wednesday, with most Republicans in attendance and unmasked despite a growing coronavirus outbreak affecting the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bullock orders new restrictions as virus surges in Montana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's governor on Tuesday expanded a mask mandate statewide and announced other restrictions as COVID-19 infections continue to surge and strain hospital resources.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Republican Greg Gianforte elected Montana’s next governor

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican Greg Gianforte won the race to become Montana’s next governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney in Tuesday's election and expanding the GOP’s hold on the state following one of the most competitive gubernatorial races of the 2020 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

GOP's Rosendale wins Montana’s US House seat

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican Matt Rosendale has won Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republican US Sen. Daines wins reelection in Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican Steve Daines has been reelected to the Montana Senate seat he wrested from Democrats six years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republican Greg Gianforte elected Montana’s next governor

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican Greg Gianforte has won the race to become Montana’s next governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney and expanding the GOP’s hold on the state following one of the most competitive gubernatorial races of the 2020 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Heavyweight battles for Senate and House seats in Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Republican Party's hold on the U.S. Senate could be decided by a tight race in Montana where Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock was trying to unseat first-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Gianforte and Cooney face off in race for governor

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican Greg Gianforte faces Democrat Mike Cooney in the race to become Montana's next governor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Former anti-masker urges caution after contracting COVID-19

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana resident who called the COVID-19 pandemic a “sham-demic” and mocked mask wearers said he is now taking the pandemic seriously after contracting the virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Former anti-masker urges caution after contracting COVID-19

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana resident who called the COVID-19 pandemic a “sham-demic” and mocked mask wearers said he is now taking the pandemic seriously after contracting the virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Montana's virus response could be decided at the polls

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The open race to become Montana's next governor will not only settle a bitter and tightly contested race, it will determine which course the sprawling state takes after the election to combat the coronavirus that has run rampant in recent weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Montana lawmakers reject power grab by majority Republicans

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers have rejected legislative rule changes that would have authorized majority leaders of the House and Senate to break tie votes in legislative interim committees, which are usually comprised of Democrats and Republicans in equal numbers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Montana lawmakers reject power grab by majority Republicans

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers have rejected legislative rule changes that would have authorized majority leaders of the House and Senate to break tie votes in legislative interim committees, which are usually comprised of Democrats and Republicans in equal numbers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Postal Service agrees to reverse service changes

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service agreed Wednesday to reverse changes that slowed mail service nationwide, settling a lawsuit filed by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock during a pandemic that is expected to force many more people to vote by mail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Postal Service agrees to reverse service changes

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service agreed Wednesday to reverse changes that slowed mail service nationwide, settling a lawsuit filed by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock during a pandemic that is expected to force many more people to vote by mail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Postal Service agrees to reverse service changes

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service agreed Wednesday to reverse changes that slowed mail service nationwide, settling a lawsuit filed by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock during a pandemic that is expected to force many more people to vote by mail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Daines, Bullock clash over pandemic, Supreme Court in debate

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and his Democratic opponent, Gov. Steve Bullock, clashed over the response to the pandemic and the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy in the last debate of Montana’s U.S. Senate race.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Daines, Bullock clash over pandemic, Supreme Court in debate

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and his Democratic opponent, Gov. Steve Bullock, clashed over the response to the pandemic and the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy in the last debate of Montana’s U.S. Senate race.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Daines, Bullock clash over pandemic, Supreme Court in debate

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and his Democratic opponent, Gov. Steve Bullock, clashed over the response to the pandemic and the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy in the last debate of Montana’s U.S. Senate race.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana schools chief blasts governor over mask requirement

The ongoing dispute between Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and the state’s schools chief deepened Thursday when Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen blasted Bullock for announcing a school mask requirement without consulting her
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Virus spread forces lockdown on Montana tribal reservation

The Crow Tribe in Montana ordered its members to lock down for two weeks as tribal leaders moved to slow a sharp spike in coronavirus cases
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Montana allows counties to hold all-mail voting in November

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has issued an order that allows counties to hold all-mail elections in November to limit the spread of the coronavirus
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Montana allows counties to hold all-mail voting in November

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has issued a directive allowing counties to hold all-mail elections come November to limit the spread of the coronavirus
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bullock staffer fired after offensive tweets surface

A staffer in Montana Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock’s senate campaign was fired Thursday after a history of racist, sexist and homophobic tweets surfaced
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dems accuse Gianforte of coordinating with PAC

Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte is facing a campaign finance complaint filed by the Montana Democratic Party
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As mask rules get tighter in U.S. West, opposition gets loud

A Montana county became the latest battleground in the debate over face masks after residents pushed back against stricter rules in a virtual face-off with local health officials
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As mask rules get tighter in U.S. West, opposition gets loud

A Montana county became the latest battleground in the debate over face masks after residents pushed back against stricter rules in a virtual face-off with local health officials
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Records: Montana governor feared backlash over mask mandate

Records show Montana Gov. Steve Bullock issued a statewide mandate to wear masks after hundreds of Montana residents, business owners and health care leaders demanded the move as virus cases climbed
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana requires masks in counties with 4+ active COVID cases

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has issued a directive requiring face coverings at indoor public spaces and at larger outdoor gatherings in counties where four or more people are known to be currently infected with COVID-19
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana businesses receive $1.7B from federal rescue package

Data released by the U.S. Department of Treasury reveals that more than 23,000 businesses in Montana received loans from a federal rescue package meant to keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, totaling more than $1.7 billion
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana gov. stops short of issuing mask order as cases rise

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says he won't issue an order requiring people to wear masks in public
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana reports 49 new cases of COVID-19, total nears 1,000

Montana reported another 49 cases of COVID-19, including 20 in Missoula County
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana reports 49 new cases of COVID-19, total nears 1,000

Almost half of Montana’s hospitality and tourism workers were furloughed or laid off during the pandemic
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Analysts: Montana may recoup virus revenue losses in 2 years

Montana officials project a reduction in revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but say those losses will likely be recouped in the next two fiscal years
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tribes turn to musicians to raise kids’ awareness of COVID

Montana's Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are taking a unique approach to raising awareness of the coronavirus pandemic among their youngest members
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Officials predict active Montana fire season amid COVID-19

A meteorologist says Montana will likely see more fires and smoke-filled skies this year than it saw last year
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Remote legislative session possible due to virus

The Montana Legislative Council is considering the possibility of holding a remote legislative session next year because of the coronavirus pandemic
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents ousted in primaries amid competing GOP factions

Montana's Republican infighting has led to incumbents being ousted and experienced lawmakers being defeated in the fight for control of the GOP's legislative agenda
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Montana candidates look forward to campaigning in person

Montana candidates who advanced to the general election say they’re looking forward to the time when they can get back on the campaign trail rather than relying on phone calls to reach voters while helping prevent the spread of coronavirus
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO