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Micah Drew

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Journalist with the Daily Montanan || mdrew@dailymontanan.com || micahdrew.20 ᯤ || MIT Environmental Solutions Fellow || U Montana Alum || || MSc. Biomechanics researcher || 2:25 marathon

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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
One of my training buddies said it perfectly -- Grandma's was a swing and a miss for the Montana contingent. Went in with a 2:22 plan, and by 15k there were no plans left. But we got a debutante through the ordeal and he's hooked! That's a win; as were the Duluth vibes
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Ray Curtis wants to take voters, and politicians, back to school dailymontanan.com/2026/05/08/r...
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Ray Curtis wants to take voters, and politicians, back to school • Daily Montanan
Ray Curtis, a retired government teacher and a longshot candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress, wants to see a return to the principles enshrined in the Constitution
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 02/03/2026
Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in Congress and will not seek re-election. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana
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Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire, will finish term • Daily Montanan
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire, will finish term
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 02/03/2026
Within hours of Montana Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announcing he would not run for re-election, Dr. Al Olszewski and talk radio host Aaron Flint announced. Zinke endorsed Flint. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana
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Montana GOP candidates jump into race for western House district • Daily Montanan
Flathead County GOP chair Dr. Al Olszewski and conservative radio host Aaron Flint announced their candidacy within hours
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 13/02/2026
Glacier National Park's iconic alpine goat population has decreased 45% since 2008, with climate variables a big contributing factor. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/12/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpol
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Study documents drastic mountain goat decline in Glacier National Park • Daily Montanan
The park’s iconic alpine goat population has decreased 45% since 2008, with climate variables a big contributing factor
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 11/02/2026
“This is clearly the city council of Helena thumbing its nose at the Montana Legislature.” - AG Knudsen announcing investigation of Helena with Gov. Gianforte for a resolution restricting federal officers on immigration. @mddrew.bsky.social @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/11/g...
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Governor, AG open investigation into potential ‘sanctuary city’ violations in Helena • Daily Montanan
A recent vote by the city commission restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents has raised concerns it violates a 2021 law banning sanctuary cities in Montana
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
My big idea: Olympic Capture the Flag ft. the skimo and biathlon teams -- offense and defense. The field of play is one (1) Dolomite
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I was reading a poll and it didn't include the margin of error so I reached into the recesses of my mind plus Google to remember how to calculate it from my grad school stats class and did it correctly. Just putting that biomechanics masters degree to use in my political journalism career...
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Sam Lloyd @llamsoyd.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
I’ve now seen this play run twice in the last 19 years and it has a 100% success rate
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 05/11/2025
A new report shows that nonresident spending in eastern Montana more than doubled to $1.1 billion from 2018 to 2023. "When tourists think of Montana ... they don’t think of the cool things in eastern Montana." By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/11/05/t... #mtnews #montana #mtpol
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Tourism trends in eastern Montana show ‘resilience and opportunity’ • Daily Montanan
Study shows number of visitors in Eastern Montana has crept up slightly, spending more than doubled
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Polebridge, Montana, and the surrounding North Fork area only has around 100 full-time residents. On Saturday, the hamlet on the edge of Glacier National Park saw more than 60 people attend a No Kings Indivisible rally at the dirt road intersection.
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
My month was made when I saw How to Read This Chart back in my inbox. Everyone plz subscribe so I can keep getting this nugget of journalistic joy
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts is the second group to propose a ballot initiative to keep judicial races in the state from adding partisan labels, a stated goal of Republican leaders, including Gov. Gianforte dailymontanan.com/2025/08/15/s...
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Second committee launches ballot initiative for nonpartisan judiciary • Daily Montanan
Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts is the second group to propose a ballot initiative to keep judicial races in the state from adding partisan labels, a stated goal of Republican leaders, including Gov....
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Tyler Newcombe steps down as MTGOP Executive Director. Ethan Holmes to take over communications role; new ED to be announced soon #mtnews #mtpol dailymontanan.com/2025/08/13/t...
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Tyler Newcombe steps down as MTGOP Executive Director • Daily Montanan
Tyler Newcombe steps down as MTGOP Executive Director; replacement to be announced in coming weeks
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Federal court overturns decision denying Endangered Species protections to wolves. Ruling will require FWS to reconsider whether gray wolves in the West need federal protections. #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/08/05/f...
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Federal court overturns decision denying Endangered Species protections to wolves • Daily Montanan
Judge found that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erred in finding against relisting wolves in the Rocky Mountains under the Endangered Species Act,
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Yellowstone, Glacier national parks on track for record years. Higher numbers of tourists coincide with low staffing levels across the National Park Service dailymontanan.com/2025/07/10/y...
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Yellowstone, Glacier national parks on track for record years • Daily Montanan
Higher numbers of tourists at national parks coincide with low staffing levels across the National Park Service
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Tribal nations seek to join lawsuit against restricted voter registration dailymontanan.com/2025/06/25/t...
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Tribal nations seek to join lawsuit against restricted voter registration • Daily Montanan
Four Montana tribal nations and a tribal advocacy group filed as intervenors in a lawsuit against SB 490, which restricts Election Day voter registration
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Flathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts drastically decrease dailymontanan.com/2025/06/06/f...
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Flathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts drastically decrease • Daily Montanan
Flathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts drastically decrease
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 30/05/2025
“I was watching a movie when I got the email and it was very cold and kind of heartless.” In Montana, 80 Americorps service workers lose jobs last month. Program had an average $34 of return for every $1 invested, per study. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/29/f... #mtpol #mtnews
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Federal cuts to AmeriCorps, service programs, ‘devastating’ to local communities • Daily Montanan
80 Montana AmeriCorps members lost their jobs last month leaving nonprofits, agencies short staffed
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 02/06/2025
“My health, my future, and my right to speak the truth are all on the line. He’s waging war on us with fossil fuels as his weapon, and we’re fighting back with the Constitution.” - Plaintiff in climate case against Trump. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/30/h... #mtpol #mtnews
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Held lawsuit plaintiffs file climate change lawsuit against Trump, federal agencies • Daily Montanan
Montanans among 22 young people challenging three executive orders related to fossil fuel industry and climate change
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Federal cuts to AmeriCorps, service programs, ‘devastating’ to local communities dailymontanan.com/2025/05/29/f...
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Federal cuts to AmeriCorps, service programs, ‘devastating’ to local communities • Daily Montanan
80 Montana AmeriCorps members lost their jobs last month leaving nonprofits, agencies short staffed
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 23/05/2025
“I do not support the widespread sale or transfer of public lands. Once the land is sold, we will never get it back. God isn’t creating more land." - U.S. Rep. Zinke, fighting against sale of public lands. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/22/z... #mtnews #mtpol
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Zinke leads push to strip public lands sale from federal budget bill • Daily Montanan
Provision would have turned over more than 450,000 acres of public land in Utah, Nevada
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Montana health officials confirm Flathead County measles case dailymontanan.com/2025/05/21/m...
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Montana health officials confirm Flathead County measles case • Daily Montanan
Montana health officials confirm Flathead County measles case, bringing statewide total to 9
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
U.S. Census: Gallatin, Flathead County add most residents in Montana. Since 2020, Kalispell has grown nearly 25% — one of the fastest growing cities in the nation dailymontanan.com/2025/05/20/u...
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U.S. Census: Gallatin, Flathead County add most residents in Montana • Daily Montanan
Since 2020, Kalispell has grown nearly 25% — one of the fastest growing cities in the nation — according to new U.S. Census data
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Zinke forms bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. Downing joins as one of 14 inaugural members of new congressional coalition #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/05/12/z...
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Zinke forms bipartisan Public Lands Caucus • Daily Montanan
Downing joins as one of 14 inaugural members of new Public Lands Caucus; federal transfer of public lands remains hot topic in D.C.
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Judge Amy Eddy announces bid for Supreme Court seat. Two Flathead County District Court judges will vie for Justice Beth Baker’s seat on the state’s highest court. #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/05/06/j...
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Judge Amy Eddy announces bid for Supreme Court seat • Daily Montanan
Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson, two Flathead County District Court judges, will vie for Justice Beth Baker's seat on the state's highest court
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 01/05/2025
“There are days in this building that you’re going to want to cry. And there’s days in this building that you’ll be moved to laughter.” - Sen. Esp. @mddrew.bsky.social @jordyhansen.bsky.social @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/04/30/m... #montana #mtleg #mtpol
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Montana Legislature gavels out 69th session • Daily Montanan
Lawmakers debated a record number of bills and passed major initiatives including medicaid expansion, income and property tax reform, and investments in teacher pay
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 26/04/2025
“It is with a heavy heart that I must withdraw from consideration as chancellor of Montana Technological University for circumstances beyond my control during these unprecedented times.” Incoming chancellor withdraws. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/04/25/u... #mtnews #mtpol
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University officials announce withdrawal of new Montana Tech chancellor • Daily Montanan
Less than two weeks after the Montana University System announced the appointment of a new chancellor at Montana Tech, MUS and University of Montana officials announced her withdrawal.
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 21/04/2025
In Bozeman, Montana, local activists used a rare charter review to push for more equitable representation in local government and a path to addressing the city’s housing crisis. Bolts sat down with them to learn more. boltsmag.org/montana...
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To Tackle Housing Crisis, These Organizers Want to First Change How City Hall Works
Advocates in Bozeman, Montana, are using a once-in-a-decade chance to reshape their local government structure to create more equitable representation and, eventually, more affordable housing policy.
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Attempts to make judiciary partisan hit another roadblock. The fifth bill brought this session to make judicial elections partisan failed to pass the House on Monday dailymontanan.com/2025/04/07/a...
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Attempts to make judiciary partisan hit another roadblock • Daily Montanan
The fifth bill brought this session to make judicial elections partisan failed to pass the House on Monday
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Montana Republican Party censures nine GOP senators; no longer considers them Republicans dailymontanan.com/2025/04/04/m...
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Montana Republican Party censures nine GOP senators; no longer considers them Republicans • Daily Montanan
The senators' formal party affiliation was rescinded for working with Democrats and 'undermining Republican priorities and leadership'
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Jordan Hansen @jordyhansen.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Packed rally at the capitol today #mtleg - in protest of things in general I think.
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Governor Gianforte signs ‘bathroom bill,’ transgender athlete ban. The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit against HB 121 #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/03/27/g...
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Governor Gianforte signs ‘bathroom bill,’ transgender athlete ban • Daily Montanan
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signs two bills that would prohibit transgender athletes in women's sports, and restructure public bathrooms.
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 21/03/2025
“This bill, if passed, claims to target the fraud agriculture, but instead captures...Montanans whose dream was to own some property, raise their livestock, or plant their gardens, orchards and actually be able to afford living and owning the land.” Ag exemption bill fails. @jordyhansen.bsky.social:
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Agricultural exemption, review bill fails on House floor
House Bill 27 would have introduced application, review process for agricultural land exemption classification
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 21/03/2025
Legislators vote to give themselves raises. “It’s getting more difficult to find people that are willing to serve that aren’t retired like I am, or that have some other jobs that they can do from both places.” By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/03/20/s... #mtpol #mtleg #montana
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Senate passes employee pay plan with legislator raises intact • Daily Montanan
An amendment on the floor to strip out pay increases for lawmakers overwhelmingly failed, final decision lies with governor’s pen
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Nelson picked by Ravalli County Commission to take over former Rep. Marshall’s seat dailymontanan.com/2025/03/14/n...
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Ravalli County Commission picks Nelson to take over for Marshall
Terry Nelson has been picked to take over former Rep. Ron Marshall’s seat in the Montana Legislature in House District 87.
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Nelson picked by Ravalli County Commission to take over former Rep. Marshall’s seat dailymontanan.com/2025/03/14/n...
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Ravalli County Commission picks Nelson to take over for Marshall
Terry Nelson has been picked to take over former Rep. Ron Marshall’s seat in the Montana Legislature in House District 87.
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Glacier Park superintendent to oversee Grant-Kohrs Ranch. Dave Roemer will add the National Historic Site to his workload, as will Glacier administrative officer #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/03/13/g...
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Glacier Park superintendent to oversee Grant-Kohrs Ranch • Daily Montanan
Dave Roemer will take add the National Historic Site to his workload, as will Glacier administrative officer
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Senator lobs ‘waste, fraud and abuse’ allegations at Senate President Regier — who rejects claims. Less than two hours before adjourning for the week-long transmittal break, the Senate voted to ask the Legislative Audit Division to investigate allegations dailymontanan.com/2025/03/06/s...
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Senator lobs 'waste, fraud and abuse' allegations at Senate President Regier — who rejects claims • Daily Montanan
Less than two hours before the Senate adjourned for the week-long transmittal break, the Senate voted to ask the Legislative Audit Division to investigate allegations
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Ravalli County Rep. Ron Marshall resigns, cites influence of lobbyists in Legislature dailymontanan.com/2025/03/03/r...
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Ravalli County Rep. Ron Marshall resigns, cites influence of lobbyists in Legislature • Daily Montanan
Marshall said a bill limiting vape products was the final straw; said GOP leadership, Attorney General, bought and paid for by lobbyists
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 01/03/2025
“We have to, as a society, decide — are people more important? Or trails, parks and wildlife?” In other words, “What’s the choice? Is it children, or gophers?” Bill would redirect revenue from marijuana to drug prevention. @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/28/m... #mtnews #mtpol #mtleg
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Marijuana revenue bill asks lawmakers to choose drug prevention or conservation and recreation • Daily Montanan
Bill would remove marijuana tax revenue from conservation programs and exclusively use it for marijuana prevention and enforcement operations
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 26/02/2025
Some moderate Rs who have voted with Dems in the Montana Senate refute the idea they are bucking their party and GOP leadership. “We’re the party. … Those people are not Republicans. They’re John Birchers.” @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/21/n... #montana #mtleg #mtpol
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‘What’s the deal?’ No deal, just collaboration, say 'The Nine' • Daily Montanan
‘What’s the deal?’ No deal but just collaboration in Montana Senate as Republicans and Democrats seem to have struck a coalition to get things done.
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The Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 26/02/2025
“I think I got yelled at last session,” Sen. Morigeau told his colleagues in the Senate on Tuesday about presenting Indigenous Peoples' Day once again. “So I’m happy this dynamic has finally changed.” By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/26/m... #mtnews #mtpol #mtleg
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Montana Senators back Indigenous Peoples’ Day legislation • Daily Montanan
Sen. Shane Morigeau succeeded in getting bill passed through the Senate after prior attempts in past sessions failed
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Senate considers bills to reshape Supreme Court administration in Montana. One bill to make Clerk of Supreme Court appointed position failed, other to make the court administrator appointed by just the chief justice advanced #mtleg #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/02/25/s...
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Senate considers bills to reshape Supreme Court administration in Montana • Daily Montanan
One bill would make Clerk of Supreme Court appointed position, other would make the court administrator appointed by just the chief justice
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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 25/02/2025
The Idaho House of Representatives on Tuesday threw bipartisan, unanimous support behind a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to journalists. #idleg #idpol
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Idaho House unanimously passes media shield law bill protecting journalists’ sources • Idaho Capital Sun
Supporters said the bill would help combat frivolous lawsuits and provide protections similar to existing whistleblower laws.
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
A ‘working majority’ coalition of Democrats and nine Republicans effectively run the Montana Senate, but the group says it’s out of fairness, shared interests and giving the governor’s agenda proper consideration dailymontanan.com/2025/02/21/n...
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‘What’s the deal?’ No deal, just collaboration, say 'The Nine' • Daily Montanan
‘What’s the deal?’ No deal but just collaboration in Montana Senate as Republicans and Democrats seem to have struck a coalition to get things done.
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Senate resumes ethics investigation into Sen. Ellsworth, former Senate president dailymontanan.com/2025/02/20/s...
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Senate resumes ethics investigation into Sen. Ellsworth, former Senate president • Daily Montanan
Senate resumes ethics investigation into Sen. Ellsworth who is former Senate president
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Legislative Audit, Senate president, refer investigation into Sen. Ellsworth to DOJ dailymontanan.com/2025/02/15/l...
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Legislative Audit, Senate president, refer investigation into Sen. Ellsworth to DOJ • Daily Montanan
Legislative Audit refers investigation into Montana Sen. Ellsworth to Department of Justice
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Ellsworth pushed business associate Eggleston for second role with state government. Ellsworth said his associate could help if Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court needed more support dailymontanan.com/2025/02/11/e...
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Ellsworth pushed business associate Eggleston for second role with state government • Daily Montanan
Ellsworth pushed business associate Eggleston for second role with state government
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Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Senators say Ellsworth promised to bring ‘chaos’ if denied presidency. Ellsworth denied allegations he had promised to disrupt Senate #mtleg #mtpol dailymontanan.com/2025/02/10/s...
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Senators say Ellsworth promised to bring 'chaos' if denied presidency • Daily Montanan
Senators say Ellsworth promised to bring 'chaos' if denied presidency, Ellsworth denied allegations he had promised to disrupt Senate
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