Governor lauds Montana prison recruit retention team
Governor Greg Gianforte praised the Montana State Prison recruitment and retention team led by Capt. Howard Wigert for cutting vacancies from about 40 percent in 2022 to roughly 3.9 percent. He honored the team with the Outstanding Service Award for faster hiring, outreach, and a job shadowing program while noting pay raises and safer facilities.
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Explaining Montana Charter Schools and Policy Debate
Montana moved to create a path for publicly funded charter schools through HB 549 and HB 562, sparking deep political divisions. The bills shaped rival coalitions, with Republicans and school choice advocates backing HB 562 and public school groups supporting HB 549, as experts discuss autonomy, accountability, and the role of authorizers in delivering better outcomes for students.
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Snowmobile charity ride canceled due to lack of snow
Organizers cancel the Trans-Montana Snowmobile Charity Ride set for Feb 17 to benefit the Montana Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Co-chair Wally Deschene notes 52 riders had signed up. locations included Skalkaho Ridge Georgetown Lake Butte area and West Yellowstone. The associated awards banquet remains Feb 3 in Butte.
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