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  • Douglas Wayne Johnson,

    Updated Jun 30, 2013

    Douglas Wayne Johnson, 66, died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at his home in Fort Belknap. His wake service will begin Monday, July 1, 2013, at 410 Flathead Street In Fort Belknap. His traditional funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the Red Whip Center, with burial to follow on Ocean Hill. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home.... Full story

  • MSU: Employee Social Security numbers at risk

    Updated Jun 30, 2013

    BOZEMAN (AP) — The Social Security numbers of about 4,500 past and present Montana State University employees may have been accessible to others because of a computer virus, school officials said. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/128cVxn) that the school earlier this month mailed out letters warning of the problem, which was discovered March 5. "There's no evidence this information was grabbed and taken," said Montana State spokesman Tracy Ellig. "To date, we've not had reports of any individuals having p... Full story

  • New laws kick in around US; here are Montana changes

    Updated Jun 30, 2013

    HELENA (AP) — This part of summer is a time for patriotism. It's also the time new state laws go into effect across the nation. Fiscal years begin July 1 on most financial calendars, and a slew of state government spending regulations kick in each year on that date. Policy laws also hit the books in a wave, though states often mark their independence by enacting such legislation on their own time. Among the laws set to take effect this year around the U.S. are new abortion limits, gun laws and technology rules. And one s... Full story

  • New boss to sort 'dark money' in Montana politics

    MATT GOURAS Associated Press|Updated Jun 30, 2013

    HELENA, Mont. (AP) — New commissioner of political practices Jonathan Motl said he expects to start issuing decisions soon on a list of complaints dealing with disclosure of money in politics. The issue surrounding so-called dark money has taken greater significance since a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision that freed up campaign spending and ultimately was used to strike Montana's century-old citizen's initiative banning some corporate contributions. Court battles continue over the state's contribution limits, the r... Full story