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Schweitzer appoints former union leader as Commissioner of Political Practices
Posted 5:18 PM 2/6/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)
Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) announced Monday he is appointing Jim Murry to replace Dave Gallik as the next Commissioner of Political Practices.
Gallik resigned after staff in the Commissioner's Office accused him of operating his private law practice out of the state office. Gallik (More)
Schweitzer says Shelby may get pork processing facility
New air ambulance launches in SW Montana
2/5/2012
Deadline change for hunting permits raises some concerns
Posted 6:10 PM 2/5/2012 by Evan Weborg (Helena)
While a deadline change for some hunting permits means more prep time for some, it also means less time for the state to gather solid population data.
Hunting districts that require a special permit now have a March 15th application deadline, not the usual June first. This (More)
MANG's new mission will benefit entire state's military operations
Great Falls man's daughter will compete on Wheel of Fortune
2/4/2012
State suspends search for company to run medium security facility
Posted 7:53 PM 2/4/2012 by Kay Rossi (Great Falls)
The search is off for a company to run a medium security corrections facility in Montana, at least for a little while.
On Friday the Montana Department of Corrections put a hold on its Request for Proposal for a 120-bedroom medium-security facility. Corrections Director Mike (More)
2/3/2012
Dept of Corrections delays 120 bed expansion
Posted 6:30 PM 2/3/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)
The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is holding off on trying to find an additional 120 beds for inmates.
The agency put out a request for proposals on January 24, 2012 for a 120 bed medium security correctional facility.
On Friday, DOC Director Mike Ferriter said the request (More)
Snow plow drivers still negotiating with state
Montana Highway Patrol welcomes 10 new troopers
2/2/2012
Dept of Interior wants comments on $1.9 billion plan to buy Indian land
Posted 4:33 PM 2/2/2012 by US Dept of Interior
The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday two steps in the ongoing commitment to fulfilling this nation's trust responsibilities to Native Americans.
Interior announced the publication of a draft plan and a request for comment on implementing the potential Cobell Land (More)
New Montana specialty plate will help ranchers with losses
Gopher tops list of Montana "Groundhog Day" substitutes
2/1/2012
Teen Dating Violence Awareness rally held in Helena
Posted 7:06 PM 2/1/2012 by Melissa Anderson (Helena)
The Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month.
Several dozen students involved in the state-wide effort to educate people and prevent violence made posters to show their support during a rally in (More)
MT Division of Criminal Investigation reports increased workload
MT teachers in critical shortage areas may get student loan help
24-hour contract extension stops potential MT refinery strike
1/31/2012
MDT employees warned not to talk to media
Posted 6:39 PM 1/31/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)
Nearly two weeks ago Montana's News Station was the first to report the that Teamsters Union, which is made up of 330 state snow plow and truck drivers, was considering going on strike.
Reporter Marnee Banks has gathered more information about the story.
Montana's News Station has (More)
