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Tester Pushes Bill For Rural Montana Counties

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is pushing a bipartisan bill to reauthorize a critical program that provides resources for essential services like law enforcement, emergency response, roads and education in rural counties across Montana. Tester’s bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) - which compensates forested counties for lost revenue due

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Tester Pushes Bill For Rural Montana Counties

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is pushing a bipartisan bill to reauthorize a critical program that provides resources for essential services like law enforcement, emergency response, roads and education in rural counties across Montana. Tester’s bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) - which compensates forested counties for lost revenue due

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Posted on March 18, 2021

Alcohol Industry Rallies In Support Of Curbside Pickup

Curbside pickup and delivery of alcohol could soon be legal if lawmakers approve two bills heard on Friday, March 12, in the Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee. Last year, former Gov. Steve Bullock made an exemption that allowed alcohol to be served curbside. House Bill 226 seeks to make that exemption permanent. Rep. Katie Zolnikov, R-Billings, sponsored the bill, and told

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Alcohol Industry Rallies In Support Of Curbside Pickup

Curbside pickup and delivery of alcohol could soon be legal if lawmakers approve two bills heard on Friday, March 12, in the Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee. Last year, former Gov. Steve Bullock made an exemption that allowed alcohol to be served curbside. House Bill 226 seeks to make that exemption permanent. Rep. Katie Zolnikov, R-Billings, sponsored the bill, and told

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Posted on March 18, 2021

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to be well qualified to lead the Interior Department, and I look forward to working with her to safeguard our public lands and bolster our economy.”

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to be well qualified to lead the Interior Department, and I look forward to working with her to safeguard our public lands and bolster our economy.”

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Posted on March 18, 2021

Relief Checks Approved

At press time, COVID-19 relief checks are in the electronic mail. Initial $1,400 direct deposit payments are being sent out automatically based on 2019 or 2020 tax returns. You can track the progress of your stimulus check using the Get My Payment tool online at irs.gov/coronavirus/get-mypayment. In addition to status, the tool will tell you which type of payment you are receiving and will give

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Relief Checks Approved

At press time, COVID-19 relief checks are in the electronic mail. Initial $1,400 direct deposit payments are being sent out automatically based on 2019 or 2020 tax returns. You can track the progress of your stimulus check using the Get My Payment tool online at irs.gov/coronavirus/get-mypayment. In addition to status, the tool will tell you which type of payment you are receiving and will give

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Posted on March 18, 2021

Virtual Talk To Cover Health Implications Of Legalizing Marijuana

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will present “Public Health Effects of Legalizing Marijuana” for its next Friday Forum on April 9. The virtual forum will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Mark Anderson, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics in the College of Agriculture at

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Virtual Talk To Cover Health Implications Of Legalizing Marijuana

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will present “Public Health Effects of Legalizing Marijuana” for its next Friday Forum on April 9. The virtual forum will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Mark Anderson, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics in the College of Agriculture at

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Posted on March 18, 2021

Gymnasts Place In Watford City

All 19 gymnasts on the Eastern Montana Gymnastics Team attended the NoDak Northern Lights Gymnastics Meet in Watford City on March 5-7. A total of 491 gymnasts competed at the meet. In their last meet of the regular season, both EMG teams won third place, out of the eight teams in the gold level and the nine teams in the silver level. Two of the EMG Gold gymnasts won special awards at the meet,

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Gymnasts Place In Watford City

All 19 gymnasts on the Eastern Montana Gymnastics Team attended the NoDak Northern Lights Gymnastics Meet in Watford City on March 5-7. A total of 491 gymnasts competed at the meet. In their last meet of the regular season, both EMG teams won third place, out of the eight teams in the gold level and the nine teams in the silver level. Two of the EMG Gold gymnasts won special awards at the meet,

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Posted on March 18, 2021

Wolf Point’s Spring Sports Begin Practice For Seasons

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Wolf Point’s Spring Sports Begin Practice For Seasons

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Posted on March 18, 2021

FWP Seeks Memberships For Upland Bird Council

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on a council that monitors activities and makes recommendations for the state’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program. Council membership is representative of all seven FWP administrative regions and upland game bird-related interests, including upland game bird hunters; local chambers of commerce;

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FWP Seeks Memberships For Upland Bird Council

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on a council that monitors activities and makes recommendations for the state’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program. Council membership is representative of all seven FWP administrative regions and upland game bird-related interests, including upland game bird hunters; local chambers of commerce;

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Posted on March 18, 2021

Man Found Guilty In Unlicensed Outfitting Operation

Wendall Matson of Birch Run, Mich., has made a “no contest” plea and was subsequently found guilty on charges of multiple infractions related to illegally outfitting in Phillips and Valley counties. Matson was ordered to pay more than $10,000 in fines and restitution and has lost his privileges to hunt, fish or trap for 18 months in Montana and all states that are part of the Interstate Wildlife

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Man Found Guilty In Unlicensed Outfitting Operation

Wendall Matson of Birch Run, Mich., has made a “no contest” plea and was subsequently found guilty on charges of multiple infractions related to illegally outfitting in Phillips and Valley counties. Matson was ordered to pay more than $10,000 in fines and restitution and has lost his privileges to hunt, fish or trap for 18 months in Montana and all states that are part of the Interstate Wildlife

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Posted on March 18, 2021

Changes Announced For Vaccine Distribution Plan

Two changes were made to the phased COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan this month, one by the state, and the other by the federal government. As of March 8, the State of Montana Immunization Program will allow persons ages 60 and older and those with certain medical conditions to receive COVID-19 vaccine. The new phase is called “Phase 1B+.” Qualifying medical conditions include: Asthma (moderate

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Changes Announced For Vaccine Distribution Plan

Two changes were made to the phased COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan this month, one by the state, and the other by the federal government. As of March 8, the State of Montana Immunization Program will allow persons ages 60 and older and those with certain medical conditions to receive COVID-19 vaccine. The new phase is called “Phase 1B+.” Qualifying medical conditions include: Asthma (moderate

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Posted on March 18, 2021

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Tester Pushes Bill For Rural Montana Counties

Tester Pushes Bill For Rural Montana Counties

Alcohol Industry Rallies In Support Of Curbside Pickup

Alcohol Industry Rallies In Support Of Curbside Pickup

to be well qualified to ….

to be well qualified to ….

Relief Checks Approved

Relief Checks Approved

Virtual Talk To Cover Health Implications Of Legalizing Marijuana

Virtual Talk To Cover Health Implications Of Legalizing Marijuana

Gymnasts Place In Watford City

Gymnasts Place In Watford City

Wolf Point’s Spring Sports Begin Practice For Seasons

Wolf Point’s Spring Sports Begin Practice For Seasons

FWP Seeks Memberships For Upland Bird Council

FWP Seeks Memberships For Upland Bird Council

Man Found Guilty In Unlicensed Outfitting Operation

Man Found Guilty In Unlicensed Outfitting Operation

Changes Announced For Vaccine Distribution Plan

Changes Announced For Vaccine Distribution Plan

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