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Felony immigration charge dropped against Froid mechanic, deportation possible

For more than two months, Roberto Orozco-Ramirez’s family has been waiting for news of the legal fate of their father, a Froid, Montana, auto mechanic who was arrested by Border Patrol in late January. The federal government charged Orozco-Ramirez with illegally re-entering the United States, a

Felony immigration charge dropped against Froid mechanic

Felony immigration charge dropped against Froid mechanic

For more than two months, Roberto Orozco-Ramirez’s family has been waiting for news of the legal fate of their father, a Froid auto mechanic who was arrested by Border Patrol in late January. The federal government charged Orozco-Ramirez with illegally re-entering the United States, a felony.

Montana wants to ban ‘junk food’ from SNAP; experts warn the waiver could backfire

Montana wants to ban ‘junk food’ from SNAP; experts warn the waiver could backfire

In late March, Montana became one of nearly two dozen states aiming to limit which foods low-income families can purchase with SNAP, the food assistance program funded by the federal government. Like other states, Montana is proposing for SNAP benefits to be used for “healthy, nutritious food instead of

USDA axes millions in tribal agriculture funding, derailing projects across Montana

Kim Paul, executive director of the Piikani Lodge Health Institute, a nonprofit on the Blackfeet Reservation that promotes health and well-being, saw the email notification flash across her computer screen as she was working late last week. It was the U.S. Department of Agriculture saying a nearly $9

USDA axes millions in tribal agriculture funding, derailing projects across Montana

Kim Paul, executive director of the Piikani Lodge Health Institute, a nonprofit on the Blackfeet Reservation that promotes health and well-being, saw the email notification flash across her computer screen as she was working late last week. It was the U.S. Department of Agriculture saying a nearly $9

Tribes in Montana lose millions after USDA kills farm grants

Tribes in Montana lose millions after USDA kills farm grants

Kim Paul, executive director of the Piikani Lodge Health Institute, a nonprofit on the Blackfeet Reservation that promotes health and well-being, saw the email notification flash across her computer screen as she was working late last week. It was the U.S. Department of Agriculture saying a nearly $9

How changes to Native tuition waivers could expand access to higher education for thousands

Starting July 1, a new population of prospective students will be eligible for American Indian tuition waivers in Montana — a shift that could make college more affordable for thousands of people and affect campus budgets. The change is also receiving mixed reactions from tribal leaders. The American Indian tuition waiver