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Reporter from Big Sky Country. Was verified back when it meant something. Opinions are my own [email protected]

Helena, MT
Joined May 2019
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NOW: Senator @TimSheehyMT’s team tells me he will not allow one acre of public land in Montana to be sold, post a proposal from The Department of Interior in their new strategic master plan that indicates it as a possibility: #mtpol kulr8.com/senator-tim-sheehy…
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John Riley retweeted
We are seeking information from the Administration on this proposal. Our office was not consulted on this. Last year, I stopped the sale of lands in the One Big Beautiful Bill. I will not allow ONE ACRE of Montana land to be sold. thehill.com/policy/energy-en…
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Good morning from the Montana State Capitol. @GovGianforte is expected to discuss his proposed state budget later today, I'll have more coverage tonight l. #mtnews #mtpol
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Catching up with the new leadership for the Montana Legislature, top of their minds is to address affordability in the state and avoid the "drama" that has overshadowed the legislative work of past sessions. montanarightnow.com/helena/m… #mtnews #mtpol
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History has been made in Montana. Rep. Katie Zolnikov of Billings will be the first woman Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives. #mtnews #mtpol
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Rep. Tom Millett, R-Marion, will be majority leader in the House of Representatives. Sen. Sue Vinton, R-Billings will be majority leader for the Senate. #mtnews #mtpol
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Matt Regier of Kalispell will continue to serve as President of the Montana Senate, he had no challengers. House voting on Speaker right now. #mtnews #mtpol
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Montana has stopped an additional $9.5 million in ACA fraud, according to @BrownCSIMT . "Body brokers" traveled to Indian Country to enroll people, then overcharged Montana insurance companies for services often not provided. #mtnews #mtpol montanarightnow.com/helena/m…
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Big decision in SupCo today, unanimous finding that Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s supervisory control orders over Gallatin County attorney’s office is “unenforceable” #mtnews #mtpol
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Montana Millionaire sales will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:30 a.m.! Same game, same odds, more prizes… just as it should be. All raffle tickets printed on Nov. 1 and their instant wins are valid and are good for all the drawings. We have added more instant wins to ensure that we meet the advertised odds. Check out montanalottery.com for more game details. Be in for all the drawings! • November 30: Quarter Million Dollar Drawing • December 28: Grand Prize Drawing featuring six $1 million prizes • December 28: Player's Club 20th Anniversary Drawing for $20,000 (Tickets must be entered into the Player’s Club to be eligible.)
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John Riley retweeted
BREAKING: Bizarre twist in the Lincoln Co deputy shooting, as @MSLASheriff is reporting suspect Matthew Dye began having a medical emergency in the jail last night, and died on the way to the hospital. The incident is being investigated.
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Some behind-the-scenes pictures from my time on this year's campaign trail in Montana. Featuring @bradmwarren, @AlexMcCollumTV, @BenWineman @CathleenDoisher, Ethan Jamba, Ryan Toohill and Aaron Agosto #mtpol
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Latest on Montana's elections: All counties are finally fully reporting. Statewide, 486,626 votes have been counted -- a 60% turnout, just below where we were in the last midterm in 2022. electionresults.mt.gov/ #MTNews #MTPol
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In under 48 hours since Montana passed I-194 "The Montana Plan" it has been challenged in U.S. District Court by @MTGOP , @FrontierMontana and @MontanaFamilies. Backers of the initiative previously told me they would not be surprised by a court challenge. #mtnews #mtpol
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John Riley retweeted
Democrats have a likely net pickup of two state senate seats in the Montana Legislature (making that body 30R - 20D) and pickup 2-4 state house seats (likely 44-46 Ds in the 100 seat chamber). All seat flips went R to D. #mtpol #mtleg
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It would appear Montana still has a little purple in it. Sam Forstag is the first Montana Democrat elected to the U.S. House of Representatives since the 90s. #mtnews #mtpol
I can confirm that Aaron Flint has called Congressman-elect Sam Forstag to concede the race. #Mtpol #Mtnews
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Party is still popping in Kalispell for @aaronflint. #mtnews #mtpol
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First results are in for Montana, all 358 of them. electionresults.mt.gov/ #mtnews #mtpol
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Granite County was the first to report, for those wondering.
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Pikachu at the polls in Kalispell, Montana #mtnews #mtpol
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