Above the Fold Helena Independent Record

In this episode, we focus on the initial launch of sports betting in Montana, take a look at how our sports betting law shapes up nationally and discus some opening day user critiques of Sports Bet Montana.

A wealth of amazing guests join us today including Sen. Mark Blasdel, Rep. Ryan Lynch, Managing Editor of sportshandle.com Jill Dorson, Independent Record Sports Reporter Matt Kiewiet, Montana Lottery's Communication Manager Jennifer McKee and Brendan Bussmann who is a partner with Global Market Advisors, a gambling and hospitality consulting firm.

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In this episode, we focus on the monumental task of reopening Helena schools and contemplate if we should.

Superintendent Tyler Ream joins us for a candid, two-part conversation. Ream discuses the data that went into the reopening plan, outlines its details and shares what it's like to be faced with such a task in the current climate of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In this episode, we focus on the monumental task of reopening Helena schools and contemplate if we should.

Superintendent Tyler Ream joins us for a candid, two-part conversation. Ream discuses the data that went into the reopening plan, outlines its details and shares what it's like to be faced with such a task in the current climate of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Defund? In this episode, we focus on the possibility that the Helena City Commission could defund a portion of the Helena Police Department's funding.

Guests include Montana ACLU's SK Rossi and Helena police officer, Brandon Wootan.

We highlight the timeline of events leading up to the current discussion and hear from two opposing views. 
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Litigation Trail: In this episode, we focus on the city's ongoing battle with a portion of residents who live near the Beattie Street trailhead. Joined by current city beat reporter Nolan Lister and featuring our former city reporter Thomas Plank we take an in-depth look at a story that first dates back to 2013.
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Special Edition: An $18M error. In this episode, we focus on the city's announcement that a high amount of staff turnover has led to an $18 million shortage of funds for planned infrastructure projects in Helena. City beat writer Nolan Lister takes us step by step through the initial discussion during the April 29th City Commission administrative meeting. We highlight the timeline of events leading up to the discovery of the financial error and discuss how the city plans to cover its budgetary shortfall.
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