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Federal judge: Lovell 'exemplified the very best traits of a trial judge'

The U.S. District Court of Montana recently announced the death of Senior Judge Charles C. Lovell.

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

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Montana AG on elder abuse: 'Montanans should keep in contact and talk frequently with older friends, neighbors, and relatives'

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen advised Montanans to look out for their elderly neighbors, friends and relatives as older Americans are frequently the targets of scams.

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

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The North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish received a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank

By Big Sky Times Report | May 23, 2023

Last week, the North Valley Food Bank received a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank, according to NBC Montana.

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State elections official mum on reform plan to bar noncitizen voting

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 14, 2023

Montana's elections chief, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, did not respond to a request for comment about a reform plan proposed by the advocacy group Americans for Citizen Voting (ACV) to bar all noncitizens from voting in any Montana election.

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John Birch Society cleared as Montana unregistered lobbying suit dismissed

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2021

A lobbying complaint filed against the John Birch Society in the state of Montana accusing the organization of engaging in lobbying activity without properly registering has been dismissed by the state’s Commissioner of Political Practices.

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Montana Lt. Gov. Cooney accused of misuse of government facilities for personal campaign purposes

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 17, 2020

Montana Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney (D), who is running for state governor in November, was recently fined $1,000 after being accused of breaking ethics laws.

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Deputy Secretary of State did not violate campaign rules during a radio interview, Montana commissioner rules.

By Chris Lang | May 31, 2020

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.