Coach faces new sexual charges in Montana hockey case
Jami James, a 47 year old coach linked to the North American Hockey Academy, faces five additional counts across Butte-Silver Bow and Flathead counties. One alleged 2019 incident in Butte involved a minor. four 2020 incidents in Flathead involve two eight year olds at a hockey camp. Bail rose to 750000. arraignments planned in Butte then transfer to Flathead. James moved to Montana in 2016 and started the academy in 2017 with hundreds of students.
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Montana lawmakers weigh constitutional carry ballot referendum
Montana legislators consider HB 551 to amend the state Constitution to allow concealed carry without a permit. Rep. Casey Knudsen leads the bill, with support from Gary Marbut of the Montana Shooting Sports Association. The measure would require 100 votes, then a 2024 voter decision, and faces concerns about post emancipation racism in its language.
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Montana approves raises for prison officers at Deer Lodge
Governor Gianforte signed House Bill 3 at Montana State Prison Deer Lodge granting correctional officers a $2 per hour raise, adding to an earlier $2 raise. the measure aims to boost pay and retention with a broader pay plan under House Bill 13, signaling a significant state investment in corrections.
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Montana votes to ship inmates to Arizona facility
SE Montana lawmakers moved a budget amendment to transfer about 120 state inmates to CoreCivic’s Arizona private prison. CoreCivic operates a private facility near Shelby and lists 112 facilities nationwide. The House Appropriations Committee approved the amendment Tuesday, sending the plan toward final action.
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