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News Now
Flathead River Rules, Mill Levy Debate, and Legislative Showdowns
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Join host Taylor Inman as we unpack recent stories from this week and their implications for our community. In this episode, we dive into the proposed regulations for the Flathead River, which aim to balance the interests of paddlers, anglers, and recreationists amidst booming river traffic. We also cover the controversy surrounding two state bills that could sunset all voter-approved mill levies, potentially impacting Kalispell's emergency services. Finally, we discuss the latest legislative actions in the Montana House of Representatives, including bills on work status verification, voting and petitioning, and a resolution celebrating Donald Trump's presidency.
Read more from this week’s show:
Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactions
Kalispell officials blast Legislature for potentially sunsetting mill levies
Mitchell, Sprunger see bills pass out of the House
Read more local and state coverage:
Columbia Falls takes input on Gateway to Glacier transportation project
Washington man pulled off Amtrak train in Libby pleads guilty to federal gun charges
Major winter storm slams into Flathead Valley
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