State Of Montana
Recent News About State Of Montana
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Bullock, Daines to square off in November for Montana U.S. Senate seat
The Montana U.S. Senate primary results June 2 show Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines will face Gov. Steve Bullock in November. Green Party candidate Dennis Daneke, who made the news because he said he would resign if he won the nomination, was unsuccessful in his run.
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Recent financial records point to the race of Montana's open House seat being an expensive one
In Montana, the race for a seat in the U.S. House is turning out to be one of the most expensive campaign projects by candidates, according to financial records and the Helena Independent Record.
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Deputy Secretary of State did not violate campaign rules during a radio interview, Montana commissioner rules.
A complaint alleging that a Republican candidate for Secretary of State in Montana used state resources while campaigning was dismissed, according to Political Practices commissioner Jeff Mangan’s ruling in February.
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Attorney Kristen Juras named Gianforte’s Republican running mate in governor’s race
Congressman Greg Gianforte has selected Kristen Juras, an attorney from Great Falls, to be his running mate in the GOP primary race for governor.
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Economists, farmers see hope in future trade for Montana
Montana farmers may see recovery in 2020 if regional economists are right in their predictions.
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Montana to move to second phase of reopening June 1
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said the state will move into the second phase of reopening on June 1 as the state continues to have the lowest COVID-19 numbers.
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Montana lieutenant governor faces ethics complaint
The Montana Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint against Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney in connection with his admission that he had used taxpayer resources for his campaign.
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Montana businesses approved for almost $1.5 billion in funding
The federal COVID-19 relief package has resulted in the approval of nearly $1.5 billion in funding for Montana businesses.
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Montana lenders seek federal financial assistance for struggling business owners
Forced to shut down and with no means of bringing in income, non-essential business owners in Montana are struggling to pay their bills and in many cases their staff, but the Small Business Administration has been able to step in and provide much-needed loans to help business owners survive the pandemic through a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package, according to the Missoulian.
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Montana legislature operates under unusual conditions during COVID-19 crisis
As closures and restrictions continue in Montana due to the coronavirus pandemic, the next few weeks will determine if the stay-at-home order is lifted and whether the legislature meets at the capitol. The state had a total of 377 COVID-19 cases and six deaths as of April 11, according to KRTV.
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Montana residents can visit parks, forests if they practice social distancing
Montana residents who need a break from the walls of their homes still can visit state and public lands for recreation, but don't show up with a group.
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Montana could have up to 1,400 sports betting locations
Following new rules proposed by the Montana Lottery, the state could soon be seeing up to 1,400 locations to bet on sports.
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Following Bullock veto, lawmaker wants to try again with transparency law
Even though the governor enacted most of HB532 through executive order, Representative Bill Mercer wants to see the bill become permanent law.
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Gov. Bullock should stay in presidential race - or not - area business reps say
If the response from a couple of Great Falls-area small business representatives is any indication, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock's name should be on the ballot for the 2020 presidential election next year - or not.
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Tuition waiver seeks to help Montana National Guard
A supplemental tuition waiver for the Montana National Guard and Montana Air National Guard was unanimously approved by the Montana Board of Regents recently.