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Underfunded Medicaid providers in Montana will get a bigger rate increase than the Gianforte Administration proposed, but they’ll still be an estimated $49 million short of their need for the biennium, according to initial votes Thursday in a legislative subcommittee and a consultant study of rates.

The James Beard Foundation announced its Restaurant and Chef Awards Semifinalists - and there are several Montana restaurants, bakeries, and chefs on the list.

Prerogative Kitchen in Red Lodge was nominated for the James Beard Foundation for the second straight year, but it hasn't been a straight path to receiving national recognition.

Its never too cold to drop a line in the water

Lawmakers in the Montana Legislature debate how much demand will occur in Medicaid, how to address staffing shortages, and if cuts to some budgets are prudent.

The man who has been charged with the murders of two Bigfork residents pleaded not guilty in his arraignment hearing on Thursday morning.

The man who has been charged with the murders of two Bigfork residents pleaded not guilty in his arraignment hearing on Thursday morning.

Longtime lobbyist Chris Gallus secured a unanimous vote from the Senate State Administration Committee on Friday, just 10 minutes after his confirmation hearing wrapped up.

Senate Bill 265, which will increase the fines on criminals convicted of human trafficking, had its first hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Friday, March 17, on fisheries management plans for several lakes in the Grand Rapids area. Fisheries management plans will be reviewed for the following lakes in Itasca and western St. Louis counties: Ball Club, Balsam, Bluewater, Caribou, Coon-Sandwick, Dixon, Hart, Jay Gould