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The commission in charge of redrawing Montana’s political boundaries this week met for the first time since federal census data revealed the state would regain its second U.S. House seat. Though it’s early in the process, commissioners have different approaches for determining what the state’s congressional districts should look like. Kevin Trevellyan with Yellowstone Public Radio has been following the commission. He shares his reporting with Nicky Ouellet.
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Just 15 days ahead of the election, Montana Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney laid out his ideas on how he’d handle the COVID-19 pandemic if elected governor. Details were few, but the Democrat’s plan became one of only a handful being offered by candidates in the 11 U.S. governor’s races about how they’ll approach what’s certain to be the dominant issue of their terms, should they win. -
An attack ad, which was released in mid July, states that Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democratic candidate for the Senate, supports a government run health care program that would wreak havoc on the state’s health care infrastructure. -
With the fall semester fast approaching, colleges and universities in Montana are preparing to offer a mix of in person, online and hybrid courses to keep students safe from COVID-19. YPR News’ Jess Sheldahl reviewed state, tribal and private institutions’ reopening plans and shares her reporting with Nicky Ouellet. -
$1.8 billion in PPP loans have been approved to 22,785 Montana recipients — roughly a fifth of the state’s 123,000 small businesses. -
Health concerns surrounding coronavirus pandemic and the gradual reopening of business and the return to normal has claimed more outdoor events.Cascade… -
Two of the three Republican primary candidates for governor met in Helena Tuesday night for a debate focused on jobs and the economy. Attorney General... -
A debate between Montana Republican gubernatorial contenders is moving forward in Helena despite the absence of one of the candidates. Carroll College... -
The University of Montana and Carroll College are launching two partnerships they say will help students get their graduate degrees in less time and at... -
Editor's note: an update from the November 6, 2018 balloting.Posters by a white nationalist group have been popping up on Montana’s college campuses. Even…
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