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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 37m

Missoula property tax bills arrive with significant increases. Some homeowners seeing 22% jumps, with the Missoula Redevelopment Agency siphoning 70% of another tax payers bill. Learn how multiple jurisdictions impact your property tax bill.

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Missoula Property Tax Bills Arrive With Promised Increases From County and City | Western Montana News

Missoula officials deliver on their tax increase promise with some property tax bills jumping 22%

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 21h

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is changing bat perceptions next week in Billings with family-friendly events that reveal the critical role these misunderstood creatures play in our ecosystem.

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FWP Brings Family-Friendly Bat Education to Billings During Bat Week | Western Montana News

Interactive events aim to change perceptions of Montana's misunderstood wildlife species

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 21h

OPINION: Montana's SB 218 was supposed to protect children from risky medical ‘gender transition’ procedures. Instead, 'poison pill' amendments turned it into a toothless law that does little to help families seeking justice, writes HD 69 candidate Trevor Walter.

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How Montana's SB 218 Was Gutted: The Politics of Legislative Poison Pills | Western Montana News

HD 69 candidate Trevor Walter details how a bill protecting children from gender-transition procedures was weakened by 'poison pill' amendments in 2025 session

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 22h

Montana Rep. Troy Downing and fellow Republicans challenge potential Argentine beef imports, urging President Trump to protect U.S. cattle ranchers' interests and maintain high safety standards.

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Montana's Downing Seeks Clarity on Argentine Beef Imports as Trump Defends Trade Strategy | Western Montana News

Republican lawmakers from cattle states request transparency on trade policy as president cites tariff benefits

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hotrod13.bsky.social @hotrod13.bsky.social · 23h

This is Andrea Davis running scared!

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Pulitzer-nominated authors Dino Garner and Liz Fetter invite veterans and community members to a free Veterans Day tribute, sharing powerful military stories at Hotel Baxter in Bozeman on Nov. 11.

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Authors of Fighter Pilot Chronicles Host Free Veterans Day Tribute in Bozeman | Western Montana News

Pulitzer-nominated authors to share military stories, honor service members

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 1d

Montana residents can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, with 20+ collection sites statewide. Help prevent youth prescription abuse by responsibly clearing out your medicine cabinet.

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Montana Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday With Statewide Collection Sites | Western Montana News

Montana collected 1,229 pounds of drugs in April as state faces rising youth prescription abuse

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The White House @whitehouse-47.bsky.social · 1d

This is only the beginning. THE DEPORTATIONS WILL CONTINUE.

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Montana Corrections Director Brian Gootkin nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Marshal for Montana, potentially transitioning from state corrections to federal law enforcement operations.

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Montana Corrections Director Brian Gootkin Nominated as U.S. Marshal | Western Montana News

White House nomination would replace Craig Anderson, who has served since 2023

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 1d

Montana's Senate delegation poses for a photo beside Joe Biden's portrait in the White House Presidential Walk of Fame 🖋️

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Montana health officials push aggressive vaccine campaigns for 32 measles cases while nearly 2,400 STD cases receive minimal attention, challenging public health communication strategies.

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Montana Doubles Down on Vaccine Promotion Despite Federal Policy Shift to Individual Choice | Western Montana News

Department promotes aggressive campaigns for 32 measles cases while 2,400+ STD cases get routine reporting

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 1d

Missoula mayoral forum unexpectedly cancelled hours before event, eliminating voters' chance to directly question Mayor Andrea Davis and challenger Shawn Knopp before the November election.

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Missoula Mayoral Forum Scrapped Hours Before Event, Won't Be Rescheduled | Western Montana News

Cancellation eliminates voters' primary opportunity to question mayor, challenger together

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 1d

Montana Superintendent issues strict compliance directive linking school funding to flag and parental rights laws, targeting districts like Missoula that circumvent state regulations on Pride flags and gender identity instruction.

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Montana Education Head Draws 'Firm Line' on School Compliance After Pride Flag Violations, Conference Recordings | Western Montana News

Missoula's Pride flag loophole and recordings of educators discussing ways to circumvent parents prompt statewide compliance directive

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Undercover recordings expose Montana teachers discussing how to defy parents on sexually explicit book removals and DEI programs, with one educator invoking Hitler comparisons at state union conference.

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'Like What Hitler Did': Montana Educator Conference Audio Surfaces as Trump Cuts DEI Funding | Western Montana News

Undercover recordings from educator conference reveal statements comparing parental concerns to Nazi censorship, discussions of returning banned books

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 2d

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 2d

Thank you 🙏

Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 2d

In a major multi-agency drug operation, Montana law enforcement seized 11 pounds of meth, 260 pounds of marijuana, and over $75,000 in cash during a week-long effort in Butte, resulting in 34 arrests along Interstate 90.

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Multi-Agency Butte Drug Operation Seizes 11 Pounds of Meth, $75K in Cash | Western Montana News

Week-long operation involving Highway Patrol, Border Patrol and Air National Guard results in 34 arrests

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 2d

At Montana’s Big Sky Bright Future energy summit, Energy Secretary Chris Wright declares 'era of energy subtraction' over, calling AI the 'next Manhattan Project' and urging rapid electricity expansion to secure America's global competitiveness.

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Energy Secretary Declares 'Era of Energy Subtraction' Over at Montana Summit | Western Montana News

Wright calls artificial intelligence the 'next Manhattan Project' as four governors rally behind energy expansion

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 2d

OPINION: Education freedom demands constant vigilance. Homeschoolers and school choice advocates unite against overreach from groups like UNESCO seeking to regulate parental educational choices in Montana.

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Education Freedom Demands Vigilance | Western Montana News

Frontier Institute education coordinator warns against UNESCO push for tighter oversight of Montana homeschoolers

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 2d

Over 17,000 Montanans' medical records stolen in Planned Parenthood cyberattack. Settlement offers up to $5,000 in compensation. Claims deadline: January 12, 2026.

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17,000 Montanans' Medical Records Stolen in Planned Parenthood Cyberattack, Settlement Pays Up to $5,000 | Western Montana News

RansomHub ransomware group stole sensitive medical records in August 2024 attack; claims deadline is January 12, 2026

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 4d

Montana Democrats appoint longtime Tester staffer as Vice Chair just weeks after the previous appointee resigned for criticizing the defeated senator. Even after losing his seat, Tester appears to maintain control over party leadership decisions.

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Tester Ally Appointed Montana Democratic Party Vice Chair After Predecessor's Three-Day Tenure | Western Montana News

Former senator's loyalist fills role after critic's brief tenure and resignation

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PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protesters return to Missoula for another 'No Kings' rally, drawing 2,500 demonstrators with increasingly provocative messaging about federal policies and political resistance.

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Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in Downtown Missoula as 'No Kings' Movement Returns | Western Montana News

Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 5d

Montana WIC program continues serving 13,400 families through November despite federal shutdown, with Trump administration using tariff revenue to maintain critical nutrition support for women, infants, and children.

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Trump Uses Tariff Revenue to Keep Montana WIC Program Running During Shutdown | Western Montana News

Montana DPHHS announced the program will continue through November using carryover funds and federal emergency measures

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 5d

Supreme Court weighs critical question: Can police enter homes without a warrant during emergencies? Montana case could set national precedent for welfare checks and life-saving interventions.

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Supreme Court Appears Ready to Back Montana Police in Warrantless Home Entry Case | Western Montana News

Justices express skepticism about requiring probable cause standard for emergency welfare checks in case stemming from 2021 Anaconda shooting

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Western Montana News @westernmt.news · 5d

Two rural Montana high schools triumph in statewide academic performance, earning Blue-Ribbon recognition in a milestone achievement highlighting excellence in small-town education.

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Only Two Montana Schools Earn Blue-Ribbon Honor in Rigorous Statewide Competition | Western Montana News

Two small-town schools, Fairfield and Malta High School, achieve top-tier academic performance as state asserts education independence

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