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The cost to remodel a University of Montana dorm has doubled due to price increases for materials both locally and nationally. Aber Hall, an 11-story residence facility on the north side of campus, will be home to administrative offices typically found in the Lomasson Center during construction for the new Food Zoo cafeteria. The Montana Board of Regents unanimously approved the cost hike during its July meeting on Thursday. âThis item sets a record for facilities, I am appearing three times in front of the board in nine months â kind of indicative of the construction climate weâre dealing with right now,â said Ron Muffick, director of operations and administration with the Montana University System. ....
The Montana University System’s existing policy prohibits anyone other than law enforcement or contracted security staff from carrying firearms on campus. ....
Judge temporarily blocks new Montana campus carry law May 28, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail HELENA, Mont. (AP) A judge temporarily blocked on Friday a new law allowing firearms to be carried on public university campuses in Montana. The law passed earlier this year would have gone into effect June 1. The temporary order issued by Judge Mike McMahon of the Lewis and Clark County District Court sets a June 7 hearing in the case. The Montana University Board of Regents, which oversees Montana s university system, filed a challenge in the district court seeking to block the new law on Thursday. The university system’s existing policy prohibits anyone other than law enforcement or contracted security staff from carrying firearms on campus. ....
HELENA, Mont. - Strategically quiet – that’s how to describe the Montana Board of Regents Wednesday morning, during the presentation of two controversial new laws. ....