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‘Cross’: Jeanine Mason & Ben Watkins Breakdown Episode 6 After That Killer Twist

In Season 2 Episode 6 of Cross, Detective Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge) is a bit banged up after being double-crossed by Rebecca, also known as Luz (Jeanine Mason), who throws him under the bus — er, into the path of a speeding SUV. Warning: Spoilers for Cross Episode 6, “Gather,

Montana education savings accounts available for existing families until end of school year

About 50 families who have utilized a program reimbursing parents of special needs kids for educating them outside of the public school system will be able to use said funding through the end of the school year. That’s according to a February court order that was filed after legal

Senate Judiciary confronts rise in child trafficking and sextortion

(The Center Square) - The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday heard from witnesses about the growing number of instances of child sex trafficking and exploitation. Some senators say there is a need for increased resources and legislation to combat the rise in child trafficking and sexploitation of children, since the current

SupCo reverses AG Knudsen on powers-of-initiative ballot measure

A ballot initiative protecting Montanans’ right to petition to enact laws can proceed, contrary to a finding from Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the Montana Supreme Court said. In a recent 5-2 opinion, the state Supreme Court said the ideas offered in Ballot Initiative 8 operate together, are closely related

Judge says voter residency requirement likely violates constitutional rights

A district court judge in Missoula ruled that a new law restricting voters from becoming residents, and therefore voting, in a county they reside in temporarily is likely unconstitutional. Judge Jason Marks granted a temporary injunction last month for the Montana Public Interest Research Group against House Bill 413, which

Groups challenge Trump’s ’emergency’ orders that allow a Bull Mountain Mine expansion

A lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal district court in Billings challenges the “emergency” orders issued by President Donald Trump that have allowed the Department of the Interior to bypass oversight and public comment and expand coal mining in the Bull Mountains. The lawsuit claims that emergency conditions don’t remotely

Denver City Council votes to ban masks on ICE agents

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it will not comply with a new Denver ordinance that bans law enforcement, including federal agents, from wearing face coverings while operating in the city limits. The ordinance, passed unanimously on Monday by the Denver City Council, says all