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Legislators Discuss Child Endangerment, Marijuana

Montana lawmakers are attempting to add to the crime of child endangerment, including exposure to marijuana. Senate Bill 261 would make exposing a child to marijuana and other dangerous drugs or forcing them to consume the drugs a punishable offense. It would also criminalize assisting minors in entering dispensaries. Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, is carrying the bill. In a Senate Judiciary

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Legislators Discuss Child Endangerment, Marijuana

Montana lawmakers are attempting to add to the crime of child endangerment, including exposure to marijuana. Senate Bill 261 would make exposing a child to marijuana and other dangerous drugs or forcing them to consume the drugs a punishable offense. It would also criminalize assisting minors in entering dispensaries. Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, is carrying the bill. In a Senate Judiciary

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Substitute Judges Selected To Hear Knudsen Case

Disciplinary proceedings against Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen could be wrapping up, now that judges have been empaneled to decide the outcome. The Montana Supreme Court on Friday, Feb. 14, selected five district court judges to decide what discipline Knudsen, a Republican, will face for 41 findings of professional conduct violations stemming from a period in 2021 when the AG refused

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Substitute Judges Selected To Hear Knudsen Case

Disciplinary proceedings against Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen could be wrapping up, now that judges have been empaneled to decide the outcome. The Montana Supreme Court on Friday, Feb. 14, selected five district court judges to decide what discipline Knudsen, a Republican, will face for 41 findings of professional conduct violations stemming from a period in 2021 when the AG refused

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Train Derailment Reported Near Poplar

BNSF confirmed that at approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, that 12 train cars carrying mixed freight derailed near Poplar. There were no injuries reported. Crews worked at the to clear the incident as quickly and safely as possible. The cause of the derailment is under investigation. A deputy from Roosevelt County spotted the derailment. Roosevelt County Disaster and Emergency

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Train Derailment Reported Near Poplar

BNSF confirmed that at approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, that 12 train cars carrying mixed freight derailed near Poplar. There were no injuries reported. Crews worked at the to clear the incident as quickly and safely as possible. The cause of the derailment is under investigation. A deputy from Roosevelt County spotted the derailment. Roosevelt County Disaster and Emergency

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DPHHS Encourages Montanans To Take Precautions Against Influenza Infection

Montana is currently experiencing widespread influenza activity, with cases and outbreaks reported in 96% of counties around the state. Between Sept. 29, 2024, and Feb. 1, 2025, there were 5,791 confirmed cases of influenza, 317 influenza-related hospitalizations, and 16 influenza-associated deaths reported to the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). Each week, DPHHS publishes

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DPHHS Encourages Montanans To Take Precautions Against Influenza Infection

Montana is currently experiencing widespread influenza activity, with cases and outbreaks reported in 96% of counties around the state. Between Sept. 29, 2024, and Feb. 1, 2025, there were 5,791 confirmed cases of influenza, 317 influenza-related hospitalizations, and 16 influenza-associated deaths reported to the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). Each week, DPHHS publishes

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Legislature Advances Visions For MEPA’s Future

The Montana Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 12, advanced four Republican-introduced measures that will tweak and redefine environmental policies in the state. Two of the measures that change the Montana Environmental Policy Act — one in each chamber — passed with bipartisan support, while a third bill brought by the Speaker of the House skirted through on party lines. The suite of environmental

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Legislature Advances Visions For MEPA’s Future

The Montana Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 12, advanced four Republican-introduced measures that will tweak and redefine environmental policies in the state. Two of the measures that change the Montana Environmental Policy Act — one in each chamber — passed with bipartisan support, while a third bill brought by the Speaker of the House skirted through on party lines. The suite of environmental

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Legislators Discuss Child Endangerment, Marijuana

Legislators Discuss Child Endangerment, Marijuana

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Substitute Judges Selected To Hear Knudsen Case

Substitute Judges Selected To Hear Knudsen Case

Train Derailment Reported Near Poplar

Train Derailment Reported Near Poplar

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DPHHS Encourages Montanans To Take Precautions Against Influenza Infection

DPHHS Encourages Montanans To Take Precautions Against Influenza Infection

Legislature Advances Visions For MEPA’s Future

Legislature Advances Visions For MEPA’s Future

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