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Collateral issues must be considered on CI-118 vote

Here in Montana we are granted the right to vote on ballot initiatives once they clear a number of hurdles, including having the related petition garner enough qualifying signatures. Not achieved, however, is the ability to hold public hearings on the proposed issue – such as is accomplished during legislative debate, fiscal review and the amendment process.

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Montana Western lands $140,000 Workplace Development and Remote Training grant

The state of Montana awarded the Montana University Sytem $2.2 million in funding to be distributed to 19 projects supporting workforce development and remote education delivery for Montanans.

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Parents beware: The Netflix film ‘Cuties’ is a toxic brew of sexual exploitation and child objectification

Film warrants an urgent and necessary call for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate potential child pornography production and distribution.

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I watched ‘Cuties’ so you wouldn’t have to (but you should)

A brigade of pearl-clutching, virtue-signaling, cancel-culture keyboard warriors wants you to know that “Cuties” (“Mignonnes” -- it’s actually a French film) is a bad, bad movie that no one should watch and that Netflix should immediately remove from its lineup.

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Silence is not consent in politics, either

When you undergo a medical procedure or volunteer for a research study, you’re presented with forms to sign, outlining what’s going to happen (and what bad things could happen), and expressly consenting to have those things happen.

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Justice Court

Evans, Jaden (Dillon) was charged with the offenses of Assault With A Weapon (Felony), Assault On A Peace Officer (Felony), Carrying Concealed Weapons While Under The Influence (Felony), Carrying Concealed Weapons (Felony), Criminal Endangerment (Felony), Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing A Peace Officer. Bond set at $25,000 with conditions imposed by the Court. Transferred to District Court.