As part of his ongoing effort to protect victims of violence in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester joined his Senate colleagues in a bipartisan push to reauthorize the critical Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which expired in 2019. “The Violence Against Women Act is a lifesaving bill for crime victims in Montana and across the country, and it’s long overdue we get its essential programs

the University of Montana and MontGuide co-author. One example is if a widow is trying to decide if she should gift her home while she is alive to her daughter or leave it to her after death. She and her late husband bought the home 40 years ago for $45,000, and now its value is $550,000. While there are personal considerations for one choice over the other, understanding the difference between

A Brockton man who admitted beating and seriously injuring another person at his home on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation was sentenced last week to seven years and four months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. James Michael Garcia, 29, pleaded guilty in October 2021 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The government

By A.J. Allen Tobacco Prevention Specialist Feb. 20-26 is “Through with Chew Week,” an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting. Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence is 14 percent for adult males, which is more than twice as high as the national average. There is no safe form of tobacco.

Aug. 26, 2018, Garcia beat the victim, identified as Jane Doe, after an argument over the phone with a relative of the victim. The victim suffered serious bodily injuries. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared C. Cobell prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided

the most important thing you do for your health. To get started, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-- 8669) or visit www.Quit-NowMontana.com. Or contact the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Quit Line at 1-855-5AI-QUIT or MTAmercianIndianQuit-Line.com. For those under 18, My Life, My Quit (Under 18) can be reached at 1-855-- 891-9989, MyLifeMyQuit. com or text “Start” to 36072.