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Gov. Gianforte Is New Vice Chair, Electricity Rates Lowered, And More

Posted on November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 by ECB Staff

Montana’s Governor Greg Gianforte is new vice chair of the national Republican Governors Association, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-11-25/briefs-gianforte-appointment-republicans-back-trump-nominees Montana Public Service Commission lowers electricity rates, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/psc-votes-to-lower-northwestern-energys-electricity-rates Chronic wasting disease detected in deer near Great Falls, from ABC/FOX NonStop Local:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/cwd-detected-in-mule-deer-north-of-great-falls-for-first-time/article_6099b438-a901-11ef-8972-27745bbf9c99.html

GFPD Public Safety Update: “…¼ pound of fentanyl powder, 37,370 fentanyl pills” Seized

Posted on November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: following is the text of a Great Falls public safety update given by GFPD Chief Newton at Tuesday night’s Great Falls city Commission meeting, 11/19/2024 During fall of 2023, the voters of Great Falls chose not to approve the Public Safety Mill levy and bond request. Since then, the members of the Great…

Letter To The Editor – ‘CIVICS 101’

Posted on October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: the opinions expressed in “Letters to the Editor” do not necessarily reflect the opinions of E-City Beat, our volunteer staff, or contributors. All letters to the editor are welcome and will be considered for publication. With the upcoming election, here is a crash course in our government. LEGISLATIVE: To write and pass laws….

MT Dems Tester, Tranel, and Especially Driscoll, In Trouble

Posted on October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by ECB Staff

The Real Clear Politics polling average gives GOP challenger Tim Sheehy a 7 point lead over Democrat incumbent Jon Tester. RCP also gives Ryan Zinke (R) a 6 point lead over Monica Tranel (D) in the MT 1st District House race, and Troy Downing (R) a whopping 21 point lead over John Driscoll (D) in…

Great Falls Candidates: Sandor Hopkins For HD23

Posted on October 11, 2024October 9, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD23 are Republican Eric Tilleman and Democrat Sandor Hopkins. Tilleman did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Who I am: I grew up in an Air Force family, yet have lived most of my life in Great Falls. I graduated…

Great Falls Candidates: Jane Weber For HD19

Posted on October 10, 2024October 9, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD19 are Republican Hannah Trebas and Democrat Jane Weber. Trebas did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Jane WeberCandidate for House District 19 I have lived in HD 19 for over 35 years. Like most people, I want our grandchildren…

Local Candidates: Cascade County Commission

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Cascade County Commission are Republican Eric Hinebauch and Democrat Don Ryan. Ryan did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Republican Rae Grulkowski has filed as a write-in candidate. I am 5th generation Montanan, that grew up on the Hi-Line near Chinook, MT. My…

Great Falls Candidates: James Rickley For HD25

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD25 are Republican Steve Gist and Democrat James Rickley. Gist did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. James RickleyComposer | Musician | ProducerEducator | Teacher | PrincipalSuperintendent | LeaderConsensus Builder Montana House Of Representatives District 25Cascade CountyDistrict 25 for 22…

Great Falls Candidates: Paulick (D) vs Nikolakakos (R)

Posted on October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD22 are Republican George Nikolakakos and Democrat Ronald Paulick. Ronald K Paulick708 56 St SoGreat Falls, MTDemocratic Candidate House District 22 Born near Trenton, NJ. College education MSU 1970-74 and Penn State 1974–76. Married 1975 to a Fort Shaw sweetheart met in MSU…

Great Falls Candidates: Ed Buttrey, Republican For HD21

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 by ECB Staff

Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD21 are Republican Ed Buttrey and Democrat Lela Graham. Graham did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Personal Bio: I am a 4th generation Montanan, born in Helena and raised in Great Falls. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering,…