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May 2, 2023
“I don't do well with bullying." It's uncoordinated, but Rep. Zephyr's supporters have picked up a rotation of sorts to protect the bench where she works. Some tech workers joined because they can work remote. @NicoleGirten @KeilaSzpaller: dailymontanan.com/2023/05/02/blu… #mtpol #mtleg
'Blue Bench Brigade' protects bench where Zephyr has worked since censure • Daily Montanan
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Oct 16, 2024
"Sheehy fits the exact definition of 'carpetbagger,' which Merriam Webster defines as 'a nonresident or new resident who seeks private gain from an area often by meddling in its business or politics.'” - Column by Adria Jawort + the beer Crows would drink.
Sheehy has falsely characterized Montana's Native Americans and should have first apologized •...
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Sep 20, 2024
Parts of U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy's book appear to be lifted from elsewhere. “If he did what he’s accused of doing here at a university, he’d fail."- MSU-B prof and plagiarism expert. By @DarrellEhrlick: dailymontanan.com/2024/09/20/pro… #mtnews #mtpol
Problematic prose: Senate candidate Sheehy's book appears to contain four plagiarized portions •...
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May 22, 2021
"Northern Cheyenne’s youngest Tribal Councilwoman Silver Little Eagle was brutally attacked and left for dead on May 16 in Billings, according to a GoFundMe started to raise funds for her legal and medical funds." From @keithsch94: dailymontanan.com/2021/05/22/nor… #mtnews #mtpol
Northern Cheyenne Tribal Councilwoman brutally attacked in Billings, according to GoFundMe • Daily...
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Sep 4, 2024
New: Montana American Indian Caucus, plus Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders call out U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy. (Story by @DarrellEhrlick )
Tribal leaders, legislators respond to Sheehy recordings • Daily Montanan
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Jun 17, 2023
“I don’t know how you can sit in this courtroom and listen to everything that is put on display here and not have a semblance of regret or even responsibility to get up and fix these things we have been told firsthand can be fixed.” - Busse.
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Jun 17, 2023
Lander Busse, 18, concluded testimony from the plaintiffs in the Montana climate trial by excoriating the state for what he said has been decades of ignoring science & for trying relentlessly to stop them from having their day in court. dailymontanan.com/2023/06/16/pla… @daily_montanan
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Feb 20, 2024
“If we’re really trying to save the state, I need to have the sharpest sword, and Raph is that sword.” -Democratic gov candidate Ryan Busse announces lawyer Raph Graybill, AG candidate in 2020, as running mate. By @KeilaSzpaller: dailymontanan.com/2024/02/19/dem… #mtnews #mtpol
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Democrat Ryan Busse announces Raph Graybill as lieutenant governor candidate • Daily Montanan
Democratic candidate for governor Ryan Busse announces lawyer Raph Graybill as lieutenant governor candidate.
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Sep 25, 2024
Zinke v. Tranel race tightens, per new poll. Also, "Zinke’s negative favorability rating among independents ranks at a -17%, while Tranel polls with an overall positive image at +13%." By @DarrellEhrlick: dailymontanan.com/2024/09/24/tra… #mtnews #mtpol
Tranel tightens race in western Montana in her bid to unseat Zinke • Daily Montanan
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Dec 30, 2023
“Affordable housing is an issue in Montana, but nothing in these bills will address that. Instead, this is a gift to developers.” Judge issues injunction against 'affordable housing' bills, cites "chaotic" process. @DarrellEhrlick: dailymontanan.com/2023/12/29/jud… #mtnews #mtpol #mtleg
Judge issues injunction against two 'affordable housing' bills passed by Montana Legislature •...
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Aug 21, 2024
"A review of Gianforte’s financial holdings and disclosures shows another Gallatin County property that the governor owns has seen a lesser percentage of property tax growth than his neighbors." By @DarrellEhrlick: dailymontanan.com/2024/08/21/gia… #mtnews #mtpol
Gianfortes don't see property tax rates rise like their neighbors • Daily Montanan
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Apr 29, 2021
"The busier the Montana Legislature has gotten, the more it seemed like people were observing that it was the worst session in history, which is kind of like adding another basement to Hell." @DarrellEhrlick on #mtleg in session's last day(s): dailymontanan.com/2021/04/29/the… #mtnews
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The legislature that needs to 'sine die' • Daily Montanan
It may be too soon to tell if Montana's Legislature really is the worst in history, but it's proof of how dangerous believing in a mandate is.
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Aug 19, 2021
"Knudsen and his allies in the Attorney General’s Office have confused enforcing the law with actually being the law." - @DarrellEhrlick in this week's column: dailymontanan.com/2021/08/19/som… #mtnews #mtpol
Someone's going to get hurt: Knudsen playing a high-stakes game of partisan politics • Daily...
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May 18, 2023
“(Gianforte) stands with a minority of bad landlords and out-of-state corporations rather than with the tens of thousands of hardworking Montanans." - Karlen. Gov vetoes bills w bipartisan support, including mobile homes bill. @NicoleGirten: dailymontanan.com/2023/05/17/gia… #mtleg #mtpol
Gianforte vetoes mobile homes park bill, CPS reform, among other legislation • Daily Montanan
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Jul 28, 2023
Federal judge in Montana says drag ban likely violates the First Amendment. Reporting by @NicoleGirten
Federal court blocks enforcement of drag ban ahead of Montana Pride events • Daily Montanan
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