Federal judge blocks pause on Head Start funds in Anaconda
Heidi Ungaretti tried Tuesday to access $38,000 left in Anaconda Head Start’s current grant to pay 18 employees and bills as a federal pause on obligation and disbursement of aid creates funding uncertainty. The two page OMB memo directs agencies to pause disbursements allegedly to advance political agendas, complicating services for 48 children in Head Start programs.
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Fire near Pisser's Palace in Walkerville engulfs two buildings
At sunset on Monday in Walkerville the 300 block of West Daly Street saw two residences in flames. Nine Butte Silver Bow firefighters plus 19 Walkerville and area volunteers fought the blaze. No injuries. crews fought a defensible position amid freezing temps and low hydrant pressure due to shared dead-end lines.
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Montana lawmakers weigh bill limiting gender affirming care for youth
Senate Bill 164 would make it a felony to provide surgical procedures puberty blockers or hormone therapy to anyone under 16. The bill carries up to five years in prison or a $10000 fine or both and is sponsored by Sen. John Fuller.
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Kalispell
Derek Oestreicher
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Court ruling grants lawmaker access to abuse records in Montana
The Montana Supreme Court on January 17 ruled unanimously that Rep. Bill Mercer of Billings, a former U.S. Attorney, may review a private child abuse and neglect case file and related materials from Valley County. The decision allows access to the case file notes correspondence evaluations interviews and videos as Mercer works through the 2025 legislative session to draft potential bills.
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Montana
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Supreme Court
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