Mission seeks county funding for Butte Rescue Mission shelter
Brayton Erickson spoke to the Butte-Silver Bow commission about The Rescue Mission’s services and growing need. The agency serves tens of thousands of meals, provides clothing, and sheltered 324 individuals for 14 247 nights last year. They request 250000 from the county budget to support the emergency low barrier shelter open to those with substance issues, noting the unit offers unique services to prevent jail or ER visits.
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Two-Spirit student challenged on dress during Red Ribbon Week
Solomon Montoya, a 17 year old Crow student at St. Labre Indian School in Ashland Montana, wore a ribbon skirt and heels for Red Ribbon Week prompting a disciplinary meeting. He identifies as Two-Spirit and says staff cited gender as the reason for the restriction, highlighting cultural dress as part of his expression.
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Beall pushes Montana to cover cancer fertility preservation
Helena resident Katie Beall bornly advocates a Montana bill to require insurance coverage of initial fertility preservation costs for cancer patients. The measure would cover reproductive endocrinology visits and egg or embryo retrieval, but not storage or IVF. The bill, already approved by the Senate, nears final passage amid a chaotic legislative end.
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Helena
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