Bounty hunting bill advances in Montana Senate
A Montana bill to regulate bail recovery agents cleared a Senate committee and moves toward final passage. Sponsored by Ryan Lynch, the measure would require training licensing and police notification, set age and conduct rules, and restrict use of force. Support cites safety. opposition seeks 10 percent upfront bond payments, tied to another bailout bill.
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Butte
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Troy Downing
Greg Gianforte
Downing
Sions
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Libby
Gunderson
Senate Business and Labor Committee
Frank Cote
Auditor's Office
Bondsman
Cote
Troubled teen bill gains broad Senate support in Montana
Montana lawmakers advance House Bill 218 to strengthen protections for youths in so called troubled teen programs. The measure, building on 2019 reforms, would increase program inspections to semiannual, require reporting of restraints, and ban physical discipline while fueling debate over parental supervised calls. Senator Barry Usher leads passage in the Senate.
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Eaborn
House
Senate
Sion
Yellowstone County
Barry Usher
Usher
GOP advances new PSC districts
The Montana House endorsed Senate Bill 109 to redraw Public Service Commission districts, splitting major cities into two districts and reducing city voter share. The PSC oversees monopolies like NorthWestern Energy and Montana Dakota Utilities, impacting over 400,000 captive Montana utility customers and ensuring reliable service with a fixed rate of return for utilities.
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Montana
House of Representatives
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UMW Western campaign nears goal after $11.8M raised
The University of Montana Western's Experience One Campaign aims for $13 million as it nears completion five years in. Foundation leader Roxanne Engellant notes two record gifts, including a 2019 donation, supporting scholarships, the Experience One program, a Student Wellness Center and a new Sports and Activities Complex.
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University of Montana Western
Roxanne Engellant
University of Montana Western Foundation & Alumni Office
Engellant
UMW
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