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Grizzly bear using U.S. 93 wildlife crossing
Environmental Quality Council

Where does the wildlife cross the road?

Article Author: Katy Callon Montana ranks second in the nation among states where drivers are most likely to have a collision with wildlife, according to the Montana Department of Transportation’s

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Economic Affairs Interim Committee

Agriculture Production: Got Beef?

Article Author: Laura Sherley Most conversation around meat tends to focus on themes such as farm-to-table journey, animal handling, and food processing but what about the ‘why’ and how we

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General

Session is out, let the interim begin

Article Author: Bethany McDowell James Montana’s 68th Legislative Session ended May 2nd, 2023, but the Legislature’s work continues. Legislators and staff are gearing up for the interim, which is the

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General

Who do legislators represent?

Article Author: Joe Kolman Montana is small enough that legislators often know many of their constituents by name. Each House District represents about 11,000 people and each Senate District includes

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