Johnson drives for clients as Medicaid rate rise debated
Andrew Johnson, a developmental disability support worker in Helena, drives clients to work and errands. He testified at the Montana Capitol in March for a bill to raise Medicaid reimbursement to benchmarked levels, arguing proper funding supports frontline providers. Gov. Gianforte backs gradual increases, with proposals ranging from full benchmarking to phased funding at 91 percent in 2024 and 86 percent in 2025.
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Judge overturns woman's conviction in Montana case
A federal judge in Helena overturned Katie Garding's vehicular homicide conviction from 2011 after finding ineffective assistance of counsel. Garding, who was jailed 40 years, is on parole pending state or federal action. the Montana DOJ has until April 21 to appeal or retry, or release from parole if no retry is pursued.
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UM Preschool Kids Drive Plan for Outdoor Playhouse
UM students in Learn ing and Belonging Preschool lead a child centered effort to design an outdoor playhouse. Three to five year olds explore what they want in a playground, guided by project based learning that treats play as learning and aims to engage children in mentally appropriate activities. The initiative reflects Montana's scarce publicly funded preschool options and the school’s broader early childhood education philosophy.
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