Wilderness Service proposal stirs comments at Red Rock Lakes
Public reaction pours in over a plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to install mechanical gear in a wilderness area of Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge east of Lima. The aim is to aid a small Arctic grayling population by adding dissolved oxygen to a shallow wintering lake, drawing criticism from Wilderness Watch Director Kevin Proescholdt in a March 28 letter to Elizabeth Tsang.
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Abortion pill access extended as court weighs limits
The Supreme Court paused action on mifepristone restrictions until at least Friday while it weighs lower court limits on the FDA approved drug. The decision could affect how women access the pill and how providers dispense it during the ongoing legal challenge. The Biden administration and Dance Laboratories seek to prevent limits, warning of chaos if borders tighten or dosages change.
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Montana election reform bill blocked in committee
A near unanimous House State Administration Committee vote halted Sen. 566 after Rep. Gregory Frazer cited constituent opposition. The proposal would have a jungle primary for Montana's 2024 U S Senate race, potentially muting third parties like the Libertarian Party. Republicans criticized the bill as partisan maneuvering aimed at Tester’s re election bid.
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Montana Medicaid abortion rule requires preauthorization
Montana health department finalizes an administrative rule requiring preauthorization for Medicaid funded abortions to ensure medical necessity and restrict providers. The rule takes effect May 1 as lawmakers push similar statutory limits, amid opposition warning of delayed or inaccessible care for low income residents.
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