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USA-ELECTION/REPUBLICANS

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (170+ words) The Independent Record Javascript is required to use this website. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas speaks Thursday at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas. Kim’s Marina tenants protest eviction after Bureau of Reclamation announces 2-year closure Helena man…...


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Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (133+ words) President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Democrats, accusing the party of electing “jihadists” and linking progressive candidates to communism and Islamic extremism WASHINGTON — Republican Vice President JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim and a Democrat running for…...


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Flat Tax press conference

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (183+ words) The Independent Record Javascript is required to use this website. Gov. Greg Gianforte announces a flat tax rate proposal for the next legislative session during a press conference in the State Capitol Rotunda on Sept. 8 in Helena. Gianforte unveils single…...


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Letter to the editor: Vote for Seth Bodnar

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (178+ words) The Independent Record Javascript is required to use this website. Kurt Alme, with almost no effort on his part, wants to become one of Donald Trump’s trained seals. Vote for Seth Bodnar and let’s see if we can…...


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GOP convention will reinforce party direction for Montana Republicans | Art Wittich

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (322+ words) Historically, conventions have chosen a presidential nominee. This midterm convention will instead showcase how Republicans can continue to advance the America First agenda by maintaining a Republican majority in Congress. Night one will showcase everyday Americans describing on how President…...


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Steve LaPraim for SD 42

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (164+ words) Headlines frequently cite games of chaos in Montana politics. That’s why we need to seat Steve LaPraim in the Montana Senate for the 2027 Legislative Session. Becky beard is a Republican state senator representing Senate District 38. Socialism gets rebranded every generation…...


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Montana is growing. That makes our roadless lands more important, not less | Mack Long

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (263+ words) Montana is changing. Our population is growing, communities are expanding, subdivisions are reaching farther into the urban interface, and development is putting increasing pressure on the lands that make Montana special. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Montana's population reached nearly 1.145 million…...


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Six steps to turn around Montana's uninsured crisis | Mike Eisenhauer

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (190+ words) More than 100,000 Montanans don’t have health insurance coverage. That number is growing and may be as high as 130,000 by late 2026. That’s roughly 12% of Montanans – one in eight neighbors – without access to high-quality, affordable healthcare in the world’s wealthiest country. Dr....


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Opinion: Montana's Constitution and Joseph Kinsey Howard

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (152+ words) Montana's Constitution and the legacy of Joseph Kinsey Howard | Rick Applegate The Independent Record Javascript is required to use this website. Take a glimpse at Montana's past in these historic postcards. People are also reading… - ‘At the last possible…...