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Senators Working For Keystone Construction

The two U.S. senators from Montana continue to seek ways to restart work on the Keystone XL Pipeline. President Biden canceled the presidential permit for the pipeline on his first day in office. Friday, March 5, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced an amendment to the COVID-19 relief bills that would allow construction of the pipeline to move forward with a presidential permit. “When

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Senators Working For Keystone Construction

The two U.S. senators from Montana continue to seek ways to restart work on the Keystone XL Pipeline. President Biden canceled the presidential permit for the pipeline on his first day in office. Friday, March 5, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced an amendment to the COVID-19 relief bills that would allow construction of the pipeline to move forward with a presidential permit. “When

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Posted on March 11, 2021

Man Sentenced For Meth Trafficking At Fort Peck Indian Reservation

A North Dakota man convicted of methamphetamine trafficking crimes after investigators seized nearly two pounds of meth that were hidden in a pinata and a jar of peanut butter was sentenced last week to 12 years and six months in prison followed by five years of supervised release, Montana Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. A jury found Christopher Michael Stebbins, 53, of Williston, N.D.,

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Man Sentenced For Meth Trafficking At Fort Peck Indian Reservation

A North Dakota man convicted of methamphetamine trafficking crimes after investigators seized nearly two pounds of meth that were hidden in a pinata and a jar of peanut butter was sentenced last week to 12 years and six months in prison followed by five years of supervised release, Montana Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. A jury found Christopher Michael Stebbins, 53, of Williston, N.D.,

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Geno’s Trial Scheduled For May 3-7

Trial dates for Clovis Christopher Geno, 55, of Memphis, Tenn., has been scheduled for May 3-7 in Wolf Point. Geno was charged on Feb. 20, 2020, with deliberate homicide in the death of Ramona Hilton Naramore, 62. Naramore was found on Jan. 26, 2020, at the residence she shared with Geno in Culbertson. An autopsy determined that Naramore died of asphyxiation. Jury selection will take place

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Geno’s Trial Scheduled For May 3-7

Trial dates for Clovis Christopher Geno, 55, of Memphis, Tenn., has been scheduled for May 3-7 in Wolf Point. Geno was charged on Feb. 20, 2020, with deliberate homicide in the death of Ramona Hilton Naramore, 62. Naramore was found on Jan. 26, 2020, at the residence she shared with Geno in Culbertson. An autopsy determined that Naramore died of asphyxiation. Jury selection will take place

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Daines Reintroduces Bill To Protect Gun Owners

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has reintroduced a bill to protect the Second Amendment and law-abiding gun owners. The bill would reform the “Firearm Owners Protection Act” to protect travelers who are transporting firearms across state lines. “Montanans have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms,” Daines said. “I will always defend the Second Amendment and work to strengthen

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Daines Reintroduces Bill To Protect Gun Owners

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has reintroduced a bill to protect the Second Amendment and law-abiding gun owners. The bill would reform the “Firearm Owners Protection Act” to protect travelers who are transporting firearms across state lines. “Montanans have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms,” Daines said. “I will always defend the Second Amendment and work to strengthen

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Posted on March 11, 2021

Gianforte Signs TEACH Act To Increase Starting Teacher Pay

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the TEACH Act into law at Sacajawea Elementary School in Great Falls. The TEACH Act, or Tomorrow’s Educators Are Coming Home Act, provides $2.5 million in incentives to improve starting teacher pay. Currently, Montana has the lowest average starting teacher pay in the country. “This new law will help increase starting teacher pay and make it easier for tomorrow’s

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Gianforte Signs TEACH Act To Increase Starting Teacher Pay

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the TEACH Act into law at Sacajawea Elementary School in Great Falls. The TEACH Act, or Tomorrow’s Educators Are Coming Home Act, provides $2.5 million in incentives to improve starting teacher pay. Currently, Montana has the lowest average starting teacher pay in the country. “This new law will help increase starting teacher pay and make it easier for tomorrow’s

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Smith Is Frustrated With Legislative Session

Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, says serving in the Montana Legislature under Republican control has been a challenge during the first half of this legislative session. “It’s like I expected,” Smith said. “Republicans have controlled it pretty much. They’ve killed pretty much all of the Democrats’ bills.” Of those bills killed, three were sponsored by Smith. “And they didn’t even

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Smith Is Frustrated With Legislative Session

Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, says serving in the Montana Legislature under Republican control has been a challenge during the first half of this legislative session. “It’s like I expected,” Smith said. “Republicans have controlled it pretty much. They’ve killed pretty much all of the Democrats’ bills.” Of those bills killed, three were sponsored by Smith. “And they didn’t even

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Success Prints Crash Course Visits Schools

Montana State University associate professor Tricia Seifert visited Culbertson School Feb. 25 with her Success Prints Crash Course game for college preparation and time management training. The course is a college simulation strategy game designed to help students prepare for college admissions. Seifert also visited classrooms on the Fort Peck Reservation Feb. 22-24, including stops in Brockton

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Success Prints Crash Course Visits Schools

Montana State University associate professor Tricia Seifert visited Culbertson School Feb. 25 with her Success Prints Crash Course game for college preparation and time management training. The course is a college simulation strategy game designed to help students prepare for college admissions. Seifert also visited classrooms on the Fort Peck Reservation Feb. 22-24, including stops in Brockton

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Posted on March 11, 2021

EMCMHC Partners With Frontier

People of eastern Montana struggling with substance use disorders will now have access to comprehensive treatment services, starting March 15m thanks to a partnership between Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center and Frontier Recovery, the addiction medicine service of Frontier Psychiatry. EMCMHC is the largest provider of mental health services in Eastern Montana, offering care in 17 counties

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EMCMHC Partners With Frontier

People of eastern Montana struggling with substance use disorders will now have access to comprehensive treatment services, starting March 15m thanks to a partnership between Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center and Frontier Recovery, the addiction medicine service of Frontier Psychiatry. EMCMHC is the largest provider of mental health services in Eastern Montana, offering care in 17 counties

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Posted on March 11, 2021

Gianforte Announces New COVID Vaccination Phase

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced that the state is moving to phase 1B+ for COVID vaccinations. Gianforte said during a press conference Tuesday, March 1, that Montana would start the new phase on Monday, March 8. Phase 1B+ includes residents 60 years or older along with individuals ages 16-59 with qualifying medical conditions. “With this expansion, we are prioritizing the population

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Gianforte Announces New COVID Vaccination Phase

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced that the state is moving to phase 1B+ for COVID vaccinations. Gianforte said during a press conference Tuesday, March 1, that Montana would start the new phase on Monday, March 8. Phase 1B+ includes residents 60 years or older along with individuals ages 16-59 with qualifying medical conditions. “With this expansion, we are prioritizing the population

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Posted on March 11, 2021

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on this service to connect us with Seattle, Portland, Minneapolis and Chicago. Amtrak is one of the many great things about life on the Hi-Line!” Amtrak operates 15 long-distance routes in 47 states across the country, connecting rural and urban centers and providing inter- state mobility to underserved communities and populations. The Empire Builder Long-Distance Line includes 12 stations

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on this service to connect ….

on this service to connect us with Seattle, Portland, Minneapolis and Chicago. Amtrak is one of the many great things about life on the Hi-Line!” Amtrak operates 15 long-distance routes in 47 states across the country, connecting rural and urban centers and providing inter- state mobility to underserved communities and populations. The Empire Builder Long-Distance Line includes 12 stations

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Posted on March 11, 2021

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Senators Working For Keystone Construction

Senators Working For Keystone Construction

Man Sentenced For Meth Trafficking At Fort Peck Indian Reservation

Man Sentenced For Meth Trafficking At Fort Peck Indian Reservation

Geno’s Trial Scheduled For May 3-7

Geno’s Trial Scheduled For May 3-7

Daines Reintroduces Bill To Protect Gun Owners

Daines Reintroduces Bill To Protect Gun Owners

Gianforte Signs TEACH Act To Increase Starting Teacher Pay

Gianforte Signs TEACH Act To Increase Starting Teacher Pay

Smith Is Frustrated With Legislative Session

Smith Is Frustrated With Legislative Session

Success Prints Crash Course Visits Schools

Success Prints Crash Course Visits Schools

EMCMHC Partners With Frontier

EMCMHC Partners With Frontier

Gianforte Announces New COVID Vaccination Phase

Gianforte Announces New COVID Vaccination Phase

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on this service to connect ….

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