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Report highlights Montana’s effort to curb sexual harassment by officials

A new annual report which focuses on sexual harassment by state and federal government leaders highlights efforts made by Montana, which comes in the midst of new allegations about a longtime Democratic legislator from Box Elder. The annual report, produced by the National Women’s Defense League, is broken into

Florida House panel approves new congressional district map

(The Center Square) – Plans to redraw Florida’s congressional districts, which could give Republicans a gain of four seats as the midterm elections approach, has been approved by a committee in the House of Representatives. The Legislature, called into a special session by second-term Republican Gov. Ron Desantis, could

Jim Peterson: Party bosses, out-of-state billionaires co-opting Montana GOP

Montana used to be a place that welcomed respectful debate of issues, and we worked together to find sensible solutions that considered as many views as possible. Not anymore. At least not if the party bosses get their way this spring. The Montana GOP, under the leadership of former state

Arizona sues DHS over plans for ICE detention facility

(The Center Square) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to stop the buildout of an immigration detention facility in the city of Surprise. Mayes accused the Trump administration of running “roughshod over federal law in its rush to expand detention

How ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Jamie Ding Is Fighting Trump in Court

Coming off the high of winning 31 games, Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding now has a serious issue to worry about — voter registration in New Jersey. President Donald Trump is trying to turn over full voter registration in the state, and Ding, from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is fighting him on it.

Congressional progressives introduce $25 federal minimum wage plan

(The Center Square) – Progressive lawmakers in Washington D.C. introduced legislation Tuesday that would increase the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour. The proposal – put forward by Illinois members of Congress – could have severe impacts on businesses across the country, according to critics. U.S. Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-

Montana Has Endured Nearly 400 Hazardous Materials Transport Incidents Over Last 5 Years

Montana Has Endured Nearly 400 Hazardous Materials Transport Incidents Over Last 5 Years

Hazardous materials move through the U.S. economy every day—by truck, rail, air, and water—supporting industries ranging from manufacturing to energy. But when incidents occur during transit, the consequences can be significant, including chemical spills, fires, environmental damage, and supply chain disruptions. Federal data shows that these incidents