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Gianforte Signs Hiring Law, Bigfork Murder Sentencing, Kalispell's No Kings Protest Draws Thousands
In this episode of News Now from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down three major stories making headlines across Northwest Montana. First, Governor Greg Gianforte signs a controversial new law in Evergreen aimed at cracking down on illegal hiring practices — a move supporters say will protect local workers and opponents worry may fuel immigration enforcement tensions.
We also cover the sentencing of Derrick Jackson, who was handed 100 years in prison for his role in a 2022 double homicide in Bigfork. Finally, a 'No Kings' protest in downtown Kalispell sees over 2,000 participants, five arrests, and one serious injury after a pedestrian was struck during the demonstration.
Read more of this week’s show:
Gianforte signs law cracking down on illegal hiring during stop in Evergreen |
Man convicted of murder in Bigfork double homicide case given 100 years prison time
Five arrested and one injured in largely peaceful “No Kings” protest in Kalispell
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