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News from March 2023

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Hertz on proposed changes to Montana Local Food Choice Act: 'There’s a conflict here between laws related to farmers market'

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 31, 2023

Montana lawmakers are discussing a proposed revision to the Montana Local Food Choice Act that would allow small-scale food producers to sell homemade food products without government regulation.

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Two boys taken into custody in Lewiston after school BB gun incident

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 31, 2023

The Lewistown Police Department took two young boys into detention in connection with a BB gun shooting that took place outside of Garfield Elementary School, according to reports.

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Montana Senate passes bill to define 'female' and 'male' based on a person's reproductive system

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 31, 2023

The Montana Senate has passed a controversial bill, Senate Bill 458, defining sex based on a person's reproductive system, sparking a debate among advocates and lawmakers.

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Montana collects $187 million million in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q4

By Big Sky Times | Mar 30, 2023

Montana collected $187 million in sales and gross receipt taxes during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services makes massive drug bust

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 30, 2023

Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services made a significant drug seizure recently after finding a large amount of fentanyl in a home while serving a warrant.

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Woman in custody, faces charges after shooting in Missoula

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 30, 2023

In Missoula, Montana, a barricaded suspect who fired shots at police officers, injuring one, surrendered on Saturday night.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Montana during week ending March 11

By Big Sky Times | Mar 29, 2023

Montana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Bison moving back to Yellowstone with assistance from manmade tunnels

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

Bison that are making their way back into Yellowstone National Park are receiving assistance in the form of tunnels that are being carved out to make the journey less difficult.

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Ranchers, Missoula food organization work to find solutions to pandemic-related constraints

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

A food group in Missoula and local ranchers are partnering to resolve beef processing bottlenecks created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Opponents: Proposed bill in Montana is 'censorship attempt,' would create hostile work environments

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

Opponents of a new bill proposed in Montana argue that the legislation is similar to Florida's Stop WOKE Act, which was recently challenged in court and ruled to violate the First Amendment.

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End of life: Montana deaths during week ending March 4 did not exceed death expectancy

By Big Sky Times | Mar 28, 2023

Montana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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American Indian Council Powwow set for March 31-April 1 at Montana State

By Big Sky Times reports | Mar 26, 2023

The 47th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State University will be held March 31-April 1 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

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EWB travels to Uganda for third implementation trip

By Big Sky Times reports | Mar 26, 2023

In 2020, Carroll College Engineers Without Borders was able to travel with eight students and two advisors to Uganda for a third implementation trip.

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Alberton Branch Library: Pocket Story

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 25, 2023

Today at 11 am, Storytime Thursday @ your Alberton Library

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First Day of Spring Has Us Thinking About Confabs

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 25, 2023

Montana residents age 60 or older can benefit from free services aimed at helping seniors remain independent?

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American Red Cross of Montana: Wanted - Blood Donor Ambassadors

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 25, 2023

Help save lives in your community while putting your customer service skills to use

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Blood Drive Montana Tech HYPER Building

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 25, 2023

Come join us, #Butte

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2023 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 25, 2023

A fun way for elementary school students to show their appreciation for our Montana law enforcement officers

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Billings Man Admits to Producing Child Porn

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 25, 2023

Well done to our Division of Criminal Investigation agents who investigated this case

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The Montana Chamber Foundation Had a Blast With Skyview High School

By Big Sky Times Report | Mar 25, 2023

The Montana Chamber Foundation had a blast with Skyview High School helping them practice for their Heart Shaped Pizza marketing campaigns