Zephyr protest at Montana Capitol turns chaotic
Seven people arrested as a Monday rally at the Montana State Capitol erupted after Speaker Matt Regier blocked Rep. Zooey Zephyr from speaking on a ban on gender affirming care. Democrats protested decorum ruling, chanting Let her speak as the House debated overruling.
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Missoula
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R-Kalispell
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State House
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Regier
Bridge
Independent
D-Missoula
Montana
State Capitol
Parking expansion on hold for Butte Civic Center
Butte-Silver Bow County plans a Cadillac design to nearly double parking around the Civic Center, adding about 700 spaces on top of 800, with a $4.6 million price tag. The county has set aside $1 million for possible future expansions while restoration from the Parrot tailings project proceeds and may shape development plans for the site.
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Butte
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Beef Trail Road
West Butte
Givie Center Road
Civic Center Road
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Butte Based
Cleanup plan eyed for Clark Fork River valley
Agencies plan a 15 year cleanup along the Clark Fork River between Galen and Garrison in Deer Lodge Valley. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the Natural Resource Damage Program will host an introduction to the Clark Fork River Strategic Plan, with public meeting Tuesday night in Deer Lodge and settlement of medial design and planning with Powell County to begin this year and construction slated for 2025 2026.
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Garrison
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PSC hears NWE rate increase backlash
NorthWestern Energy customers testified against a 28 percent electric bill rise prompting Montana Public Service Commission scrutiny. Seniors and students warned the hike was steep. Anne Bukacek dissented as a Flathead County commissioner told NWE VP John Hines the jump translates to about 25 to 30 dollars more monthly, or 304 to 360 annually.
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Flathead County
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