Thelma Blount

A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon, April 19. The override poll, conducted by a mail ballot by the Montana secretary of state’s office over the last month, attracted only 41 “yes” v...

Opinions received from state officials over the past few years have now made it possible for associate members of the Fort Peck Tribes to enjoy the same tax benefits as fully enrolled members. In the past, it was the Fort Peck Tribes’ policy to not issue certificates of enrollment to associate members of the Fort Peck Tribes, a form that was necessary for tribal members...

During the Roosevelt County Commissioners’ regular meeting April 16, Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak was on hand to discuss a memorandum of understanding between the county and the City of Wolf Point to combat blight, including a ranking of potential properties provided by the city. Dschaak also raised the issue of purchasing a skid steer-style snow blower attachment for u...