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Senator Steve Daines Withdraws From U.S. Senate Race, Community Reacts

Senator Steve Daines Withdraws From U.S. Senate Race, Community Reacts

BOZEMAN, Mont. — U.S. Senator Steve Daines has announced his withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race, sparking varied reactions among Montanans. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 4, just before the deadline for candidates to file. Brady Henan, a Montana State University student, expressed hope for a candidate

Thousands of Georgia Pet Parents Face Steep Insurance Rate Hikes in 2026 | Insurify

Pet insurance costs are set to soar for nearly 40,000 Georgia pet parents this year. Georgians with Pets Best, MetLife, and Trupanion policies face average rate increases ranging from 9.5% to 36.9% following state regulators’ acceptance of multiple rate-increase filings from state pet insurers. Georgia pet

Joe Hancock: Trump cares only about himself while Montanans pay the price

No one tries harder to be the center of attention than President Trump. He’s obsessed with it. Unfortunately, Trump’s agenda focuses almost entirely on himself, resulting in a presidency that harms American interests both here in Montana and overseas. Sadly, Trump’s Republican enablers are cheering him on.

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins crowded Republican congressional primary

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen filed to run for U.S. Congress Tuesday at the state Capitol, joining a crowded Republican primary that has shaped up in the hours since U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced his retirement. Zinke unexpectedly announced on Monday that he would not seek a

Iran war threatens Trump fight with inflation

Iran war threatens Trump fight with inflation

US-Israeli strikes in Iran, and Tehran's retaliation, are set to trigger a surge in US gas prices with a potential knock-on inflationary hit that could pile pressure on President Donald Trump domestically as midterm elections approach. Economists warn that costs at the gas pump -- a politically

Tehran resembles ghost town as bombs rain down

Tehran resembles ghost town as bombs rain down

Tehran feels like a ghost town, with residents who have not fled remaining shut away in their homes for fear of new explosions from the US-Israeli bombardment. "I'm afraid to walk in the deserted streets because bombs are still falling from the sky," said Samireh,

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026? The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The