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BILLINGS — Federal emergency officials started arriving Tuesday in Montana to gauge the damage from flooding expected to continue for possibly several more weeks. Rain that had plastered the state for more than a week finally eased, allowing authorities in the swamped town of Roundup to start pumping water from some areas. Water levels dropped more than 2 feet in Roundup, said First Sgt. Levi Doll of the Montana National Guard. As the Musselshell River receded, Doll said, authorities were finding damage to roads and other i...
Senate backs embattled medical marijuana overhaul STEPHEN DOCKERY ,Associated Press HELENA — The Senate has backed a medical marijuana reform bill in an initial vote. But the proposal still faces hurdles as lawmakers struggle with one of the session's biggest issues. The 38-12 vote Wednesday indicated support for the plan. A final vote scheduled later Wednesday will require the support of two-thirds of the chamber to ensure passage to the House. That means at least 34 senators must vote yes for it to pass. Senate Majority L...
Montana House OKs concealed carry without permit STEPHEN DOCKERY Associated Press HELENA, — The state House backed a bill Monday that would allow people to carry concealed weapons in urban areas without a permit, giving a victory to lawmakers and gun rights supporters who are pushing a slate of firearms legislation. House Bill 271 would allow anyone eligible to obtain a concealed weapon permit to carry without actually applying for a permit. It is already legal to carry a concealed weapon in rural areas without a permit. Gun...
HELENA — After Republican plans to repeal the state's medical marijuana law went up in smoke last week with the governor's veto, lawmakers have one last chance and just a few days to hash out an overhaul of what's become a booming industry. Many lawmakers from both parties say something needs to be done to rein in medical marijuana in Montana now that it has reached beyond those with severe illnesses for whom voters in 2004 meant the law to apply. Medical marijuana has been a massive growth industry in Montana since 2009 when...
HELENA — Legislators are hearing a bill to require parental consent for minors seeking an abortion. Senate Bill 97 would require girls under the age of 16 to give 48 hours of notice to parents before receiving an abortion. Republican Sen. Jim Shockley of Victor told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday that the bill is about protecting children and involving mature decision makers in the abortion process. Supporters of the legislation say parents have a right to protect their children. Those in opposition s...
BILLINGS — Emergency workers ferried supplies to more than 300 people cut off Friday by flooding that has overwhelmed Montana towns and caused an estimated $8.6 million in damages to date. Heavy rain and the runoff from record mountain snowpacks have caused rivers over much of the West to spill from their banks. Montana has been hit particularly hard over the past few weeks, with hundreds of homes inundated and scores of roadways swamped. Glasgow Courier photo An underpass in downtown Glasgow is flooded Wednesday by water o...
