Lewis and Clark District Court has granted a temporary block on the state's new rule restricting Medicaid coverage for abortion. Three abortion providers sued challenging the rule. #mtnews#mtpol
NEW: When Solomon “Sully” Montoya got dressed for school one morning in October 2022, he knew there was going to be trouble.
Sully is Two-Spirit, which refers to Indigenous people who fulfill a traditional third gender.
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House Judiciary Chair Amy Regier limited press from being able to take notes in the public area of the meeting room today.
They have limited the number of press allowed in the media area all session, that's the chair's prerogative.
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Press is hearing that the motion will be as Dems said last night, to block Zephyr from the floor. So she'd vote remotely for the rest of the session, if the motion passes.
Also hearing that the House galleries will be closed for the rest of the session.
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State health officials are set to begin a nearly yearlong process of reviewing the eligibility of every Medicaid recipient in the state. Here's what you should know about Medicaid eligibility redetermination, via @AustinAmestoy @ambolton1 #mtnews#mtpol
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Like it or not, Montana's flag has some issues. It's too complicated to draw, it uses 7 different colors, and the word "Montana" appears backwards on one side. What's the story behind the anatnoM flag? Learn more now on #TheBigWhy.
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Two of Montana’s largest hospital systems plan to merge. Kalispell-based Logan Health and Billings Clinic say the merger will save money by keeping more patients in the state. Some experts worry the deal could raise costs for employers and workers. #mtnews
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Chuck was so kind and so generous to all of us. I feel so lucky to have known him and will miss him dearly. The loss to our community and Montana can’t be understated.
Catch up on what your lawmakers are doing at the #mtleg. New episodes of Capitol Talk and The Session are available now. Follow the links or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #mtnews#mtpol
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An agreement to finalize the cleanup of a century of toxic smelting pollution in Anaconda goes into effect this week. The deal will finish remediation within the next four years, at a cost of over $100 million. #mtnews
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