Montana Gov signs bill to curb bounty hunter abuses
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 62 to require training and licensing for bail recovery agents in Montana and to mandate police notification before most arrests. The measure, backed by Sen. Ryan Lynch and Rep. Bill Mercer, aims to curb violent apprehensions, with proponents citing a deadly incident in Butte.
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Opening of the 2023 Special Olympics Montana State Games
More than 700 athletes gathered at Montana State University to take a unified oath as law enforcement lit the cauldron marking the start of the state summer games. The event, hosted by Bozeman after a COVID hiatus, features bocce, track and field, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and cycling for athletes ages 8 and up, with the oldest participant reported at 78.
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Montana bans TikTok in state territorial jurisdiction
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 419 banning TikTok for state residents within territorial jurisdiction, effective in 2024. Opponents call it a First Amendment violation. a TikTok user group filed suit hours after the bill signing, challenging the action and raising concerns for Indigenous communities and tribal sovereignty in the state.
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Montana Medicaid redetermination sees 45 percent nonresponse
Montana health officials report roughly 32,140 people were contacted in April for Medicaid and Healthy Montana Kids redetermination, with about 45 percent not yet returning the required information. The state aims for a 10 month process after ending the public health emergency, with auto renewals possible for some. others must complete and return a packet via mail or apply.mt.gov.
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