Building permits explained by Butte planning department
Butte-Silver Bow Planning Department aims to demystify building permits with an outreach campaign. Planner Dylan Pipinich says the process protects public interests and sustainability, not a tax. A workshop for commercial developers and the public will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Emergency Operations Center 3615 Wynne Ave.
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Testimony continues in rape trial in Montana
A former friend of the alleged victim testifies that the victim told law enforcement she was 20. Jay Dee Davisson of Butte faces felony sexual intercourse without consent and the misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. He allegedly provided alcohol to a 15 year old and had non-consensual intercourse while she was under the age of consent. The incident occurred on Aug 2, 2020, and the friend says the victim appeared intoxicated. Page A6 TRIAL.
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Montana bill would require annual consent forms for unions
Public employee unions in Montana oppose House Bill 216, which would mandate yearly consent forms to stay in a union. About 20 opponents testified in a House State Administration Committee hearing, arguing the measure creates onerous membership requirements despite invoking the Janus decision. Jasmine Krotkov of the Montana Farmers Union says it would hinder employees from joining together for better wages and conditions.
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House State Administration Committee
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Montana Farmers Union
Elk Camp backs legislative package for 68th Legislature
More than 100 hunters gathered for Elk Camp at the Capitol to back a coalition package from Montana Citizens Elk Management Coalition and Montana Outfitters and Guides Association. Speakers included Patrick Byorth Dusty Crary lawmakers and Gov. Gianforte urging collaboration on nonresident license reforms trespassing penalties and expanded education and block management.
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Outfitters
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Montana Outfitters and Guides Association
Montana Fish and Wildlife
Patrick Byorth
Dusty Crary
Greg Gianforte
Gianforte
Tom France
D-Missoula
State Capitol
Montana bill seeks repeal of citizen initiative rules
A former GOP lawmaker urges repeal of Montana 2021 changes requiring citizen initiative petitions to pass a legislative interim committee review and AG input before signature gathering. Matthew Monforton warns the move could trigger lawsuits and loss for lawmakers, arguing the rules favor special interests and block ballot access.
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Montana
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