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Angela McLean Stepping Down as Montana’s Lieutenant Governor
A spokesman for Gov. Steve Bullock says Lt. Gov. Angela McLean informed Bullock about her decision to resign only hours before it was announced she had accepted a new job.
Governor Bullock Grants Convicted Killer Barry Beach Clemency
Governor Steve Bullock has granted convicted killer Barry Beach clemency.
Glacier National Park Wildfire Evacuations Downgraded
Evacuation levels in Glacier National Park are being downgraded as the weather improves and more firefighters arrive to battle the blaze.
Police Identify Family Killed in Deer Lodge Murder Suicide
Law enforcement officers say a southwestern Montana man told an acquaintance that he shot his family at their one-room cabin because his wife had been "mocking him and riding him all day."
Warrant Issued for Missoula Prerelease Walkaway
Authorities need help looking for a fugitive from the Missoula prerelease center.
Obama Administration Raises Medicaid Expansion Concerns
The Obama administration says they have concerns about provisions in Montana's new law to expand Medicaid, but they are willing to work with the state to overcome them.
Montana House Representatives Pass 80 MPH Highway Speed Limits
Montana representatives have endorsed a proposal to increase interstate highway speed limits from 75 to 80 mph.
Anti-Bullying Bill Passes in State Legislature
The Montana Legislature has passed a bill to join every other state in outlawing bullying.
New Punishments for DUI Offenders?
Lawmakers are considering changes to Montana's DUI laws, including doubling fines and giving offenders driving permits.
New Report Shows Cancer Death Rates Have Dropped
A new report says more than 1.5 million people have had their lives spared as the death rate for cancer dropped over the past 20 years.