This story is adapted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. The individual backers behind four initiatives that have been gathering signatures in an effort to qualify for the fall ballot said last week that they haven’t been able to gather the tens of thousands of required voter signatures. While Montana’s secretary

The Bainville Town Council held its regular meeting July 8. Guests included Cora Norton. Clean Up Day plans were discussed. Participants are asked to gather at the gazebo at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. Fliers have been sent to area residents. Mayor Toby Romo said the cemetery and the park are looking good and said town residents have been complimenting the improvements. Payroll and delinquent