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Statewide news from Montana Public Radio
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Two federal grants help Montana ranchers mitigate grizzly bear conflict
The U.S. Interior and Agriculture departments are funding more work to prevent conflicts between Montana ranchers and grizzly bears.
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Missoulians throw third annual Juneteenth celebration
More than 150 people gathered in Missoula on Wednesday, June 19th to celebrate Juneteenth. Montana was one of the last states to formally observe the holiday in 2017. However, it’s not one of the 28 states that recognize Juneteenth as a paid, legal holiday.
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Health care advocates ask governor to bolster access to Medicaid services
A group of 65 hospitals, health departments, advocacy groups and tribes are asking Gov. Greg Gianforte to invest in services that will help Montanans maintain Medicaid coverage.
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Montana teacher pay may be higher than previously thought, new data show
New data from the state Department of Labor and Industry are spotlighting discrepancies in teacher pay across Montana. State lawmakers met the week of June 17th to discuss ways to improve teacher pay.
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Montana’s congressional delegation raises concerns about alleged VA staffing cuts
All of Montana’s congressional delegation issued letters to the VA asking it to reverse course on alleged staffing cuts.
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Auditors ding state housing board for not prioritizing low-income developments
State auditors found the Montana Board of Housing is out of step with best practices for funding low income developments. But the board defends its choice to spread money evenly around the state.