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Secretary Of State Office Spends More Than $1.3 Million On Election Law Litigation

The Montana Secretary of State’s office spent about $1.3 million on legal fees, far surpassing its $100,000 budget, defending election laws being challenged in courts in the state. According to a report to the Revenue Interim Committee last week, the legislature budgeted $100,000 to the office for election litigation. The additional money was taken from the office’s enterprise fund, which

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Secretary Of State Office Spends More Than $1.3 Million On Election Law Litigation

The Montana Secretary of State’s office spent about $1.3 million on legal fees, far surpassing its $100,000 budget, defending election laws being challenged in courts in the state. According to a report to the Revenue Interim Committee last week, the legislature budgeted $100,000 to the office for election litigation. The additional money was taken from the office’s enterprise fund, which

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Posted on September 29, 2022

New Grant Program Help U.S. Farmers Address Rising Costs

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat price hikes on U.S. farmers caused by the war in Ukraine. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, USDA is creating a resilient, secure and

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New Grant Program Help U.S. Farmers Address Rising Costs

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat price hikes on U.S. farmers caused by the war in Ukraine. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, USDA is creating a resilient, secure and

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Posted on September 29, 2022

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officials make clear that the new merchant code was created and adopted in concert with various state actors, which may additionally create the potential for both civil and criminal liability for conspiracy to deprive Americans of their civil rights,” the coalition of attorneys general wrote. “Social policy should be debated and determined within our political institutions. Americans are tired

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officials make clear that the new merchant code was created and adopted in concert with various state actors, which may additionally create the potential for both civil and criminal liability for conspiracy to deprive Americans of their civil rights,” the coalition of attorneys general wrote. “Social policy should be debated and determined within our political institutions. Americans are tired

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Kevin Sherman

Kevin Charles Sherman died Aug. 26, 2022, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1963, in Stanley, N.D., to Clarence and Mabel Sherman. The family lived in several places following Clarence’s work in the oilfield before finally settling in Williston, N.D., where Kevin graduated from high school in 1981. He lived in various places but eventually moved to Sparks, Nev., where he met and married Faye. Jacob was born to this union. Kevin worked in several warehouses in Nevada, including a warehouse where he packed cell phones for shipment. After Clarence’s death, Kevin moved to Medicine Lake to help care for Mabel and to be closer to his son. Kevin is survived by his son, Jacob; siblings, Tracey Tormaschy, Nancy Balikian and Tim Sherman. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church with Pastor Johnette Grefe officiating. Interment was at the Medicine Lake Cemetery.

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Kevin Sherman

Kevin Charles Sherman died Aug. 26, 2022, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1963, in Stanley, N.D., to Clarence and Mabel Sherman. The family lived in several places following Clarence’s work in the oilfield before finally settling in Williston, N.D., where Kevin graduated from high school in 1981. He lived in various places but eventually moved to Sparks, Nev., where he met and married Faye. Jacob was born to this union. Kevin worked in several warehouses in Nevada, including a warehouse where he packed cell phones for shipment. After Clarence’s death, Kevin moved to Medicine Lake to help care for Mabel and to be closer to his son. Kevin is survived by his son, Jacob; siblings, Tracey Tormaschy, Nancy Balikian and Tim Sherman. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church with Pastor Johnette Grefe officiating. Interment was at the Medicine Lake Cemetery.

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Betty Robinette

Betty Robinette, 82, of Circle died Sept. 16, 2022. Services are pending at this time or no services will be held.

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Betty Robinette

Betty Robinette, 82, of Circle died Sept. 16, 2022. Services are pending at this time or no services will be held.

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Tester Secures Funds For Trucking Infrastructure

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announces that he secured $1.1 million for the Montana Department of Transportation through his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding will go toward the MDT Truck Parking Project, which will improve safety by providing a safe place for truck drivers to park and rest, and allows carriers to plan routes and realistic delivery times by providing

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Tester Secures Funds For Trucking Infrastructure

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announces that he secured $1.1 million for the Montana Department of Transportation through his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding will go toward the MDT Truck Parking Project, which will improve safety by providing a safe place for truck drivers to park and rest, and allows carriers to plan routes and realistic delivery times by providing

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Brant Quick

Brant Quick, 58, of Circle died Sept. 23, 2022. Services are pending at this time or no services will be held.

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Brant Quick

Brant Quick, 58, of Circle died Sept. 23, 2022. Services are pending at this time or no services will be held.

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DPHHS Urges Montanans To Be Fall Aware

Department of Public Health and Human Services officials report that nearly one in three Montanans aged 65 and older have reported falling at least once in the last 12 months. “Falling is not a normal part of aging, but knowing a person’s risk factors can reduce the chance of an unintentional fall.” DPHHS Falls Prevention Program manager Melissa Dale said. “As a person ages, they are

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DPHHS Urges Montanans To Be Fall Aware

Department of Public Health and Human Services officials report that nearly one in three Montanans aged 65 and older have reported falling at least once in the last 12 months. “Falling is not a normal part of aging, but knowing a person’s risk factors can reduce the chance of an unintentional fall.” DPHHS Falls Prevention Program manager Melissa Dale said. “As a person ages, they are

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Xavier Darnell

Xavier Darnell, 15, of Wolf Point died on Sept. 16, 2022, in Wolf Point. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Chicken Hill Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Xavier Darnell

Xavier Darnell, 15, of Wolf Point died on Sept. 16, 2022, in Wolf Point. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Chicken Hill Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Woolgrowers To Hold Beginning Harvesting School

Montana State University Extension and Montana Wool Growers Association are offering a beginner wool harvesting school on Oct. 13-16, at locations in Billings and Molt. The school is for those who want to learn how to shear their own small flock or take a step toward becoming a professional shearer. Participants will learn marketing and business skills relevant to the wool industry, become

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Woolgrowers To Hold Beginning Harvesting School

Montana State University Extension and Montana Wool Growers Association are offering a beginner wool harvesting school on Oct. 13-16, at locations in Billings and Molt. The school is for those who want to learn how to shear their own small flock or take a step toward becoming a professional shearer. Participants will learn marketing and business skills relevant to the wool industry, become

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Secretary Of State Office Spends More Than $1.3 Million On Election Law Litigation

Secretary Of State Office Spends More Than $1.3 Million On Election Law Litigation

New Grant Program Help U.S. Farmers Address Rising Costs

New Grant Program Help U.S. Farmers Address Rising Costs

officials make clear that the ….

officials make clear that the ….

Kevin Sherman

Kevin Sherman

Betty Robinette

Betty Robinette

Tester Secures Funds For Trucking Infrastructure

Tester Secures Funds For Trucking Infrastructure

Brant Quick

Brant Quick

DPHHS Urges Montanans To Be Fall Aware

DPHHS Urges Montanans To Be Fall Aware

Xavier Darnell

Xavier Darnell

Woolgrowers To Hold Beginning Harvesting School

Woolgrowers To Hold Beginning Harvesting School

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