Seaborn Larson
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Missoula, MT, United States
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Public defense changes up for debate in Legislature's second half
"I really think this is a great civics lesson moment, right? What is the role of government?" → Read More
House shows bipartisan support for marijuana air filter bill
If passed, the law would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 and cannabis businesses would have three months to comply. → Read More
Senate offices to be named for longtime secretary
The offices of the secretary of the Senate will soon be named "The Marilyn Miller Senate Suite." → Read More
Legislative digest for Day 38
A bill to ban physician aid in dying went down in the Senate after passing an initial vote the day prior. → Read More
Firearms and the finance biz: Bills get AG's support, mixed reviews
One bill advanced with bipartisan support, while the other received mixed reviews. → Read More
Public safety, outdoor access debate for weed tax revenues
Outdoor enthusiasts in opposition to the bill said zeroing out the allocations to Habitat Montana went too far. → Read More
MT senator proposes fewer Supreme Court justices
"Shouldn't we be saving time and money?" Republican Sen. Barry Usher said Wednesday. → Read More
Gov. announces $2.1M grant for school mental health screening program
Thirty-seven schools have committed to implementing the program, the Governor's Office said Wednesday. → Read More
Vacant state jobs in mind as House gives initial OK to pay raises
"The quality of life in the state of Montana depends on state employees doing their jobs." → Read More
Bill targets 'intoxicating hemp product' sales to minors
"It keeps bad stuff out of good kids' hands," Jean Branscum, CEO of the Montana Medical Association, said. → Read More
Republicans look to enhance partisan oversight over court administrator
A representative from the State Bar Association said the bill would violate the state Constitution. → Read More
Suspected homicide at Montana State Prison; no details released
State prison officials said no further information would be released while the investigation is pending. → Read More
State institutions 'symbiotic' to Deer Lodge Valley communities
The prison has anchored Deer Lodge for more than 150 years, about 20 years longer than Montana's statehood. → Read More
Governor's tax relief bills debut at state Legislature
Several tax relief bills introduced Tuesday build on measures passed by the 2021 Legislature. → Read More
State hospital 'accountability' bill clears Senate
"Without our organization having access to the records, the only oversight of the facility is internal." → Read More
Firm recommends closing, moving geriatric unit from state hospital
Legislation to end the admission of dementia patients at the state hospital is scheduled for a Jan. 13 hearing. → Read More
Republicans dial down rhetoric in final judicial report
"That is not the decorum the Legislature uses," Democratic Sen. Diane Sands said. → Read More
MHP trooper claims he was fired for seeking mental health resources
The Montana Department of Justice said it is investigating the former trooper's allegations. → Read More
Marijuana on the ballot: Granite remains 'red,' local taxes approved
Rural counties on Tuesday continued approving local option taxes on recreational marijuana sales by huge margins. → Read More
Supreme Court: Gustafson leads in early results
Those results arrived a half hour after polls closed Tuesday, with 66 of 663 precincts partially reported. → Read More