Housing. Mental health. The “partisan judiciary.” Property taxes. “Those will be the hot topics you hear about over and over and over again,” said Rep. Llew Jones, a Conrad Republican. Healthcare and provider rates. Plus, the budget surplus. “Our caucus is going to be really focused on how we build out an economy that works for families and for businesses and for our communities,”

For about 24 hours in September, railroads reluctantly put themselves in the national spotlight. After years of fruitless negotiations with labor unions on a new contract, the industry was rapidly approaching a midnight deadline to avoid a national strike or lockout, which would have crippled an American economy already hobbled by record-breaking inflation, the lingering effects of the pandemic

One of the most fervent Montana supporters of election fraud and a longtime legislator was one of the few incumbents to lose on Election Day as power of the Treasure State Legislature remained firmly in Republican control — and GOP control increased, as widely anticipated. Rep. Brad Tschida, R-Missoula, had been a frequent and vocal supporter of the baseless theory that the 2020 General Election

uals and their loved ones. When large numbers of people disappear from a community, their absences are felt in countless ways. They leave behind loved ones, including children, who experience trauma, emotional distress, and financial strain. Simultaneously, the large numbers of people who return to these communities (since the vast majority of incarcerated people do return home) face a host of

In an effort to recognize and support our nation’s veterans, Elks’ National President Bruce Hidley has proclaimed November to be Veterans Remembrance Month. For Elks, service to veterans is a year-round commitment. Last year, the Elks’ nationwide support of veterans, including time, in-kind and fiscal donations, totaled more than $39 million. Every day, Elks volunteer at VA Medical

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the purchase of a vehicle for the sheriff’s office during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Commissioners approved the purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 with 23,868 miles. With a trade in of $9,050, cost is $50,000. Due to different regulations from DNRC, commissioners will advertise a public hearing for a revised floodplan regulations. “It

Residents are urged to complete a survey that will assist with the creation of a new regional hazard mitigation plan. The State of Montana Disaster and Emergency Services is forming the plan that will encompass all counties, municipalities and tribal nations in the Eastern region of Montana. “The purpose of this survey is to collect information from the public and stakeholders to better