Great Falls Public School Trustee Paige Turoski confirmed at the Monday, September 25 school board meeting that she didn’t see the letter from the school district to the county commissioners requesting a transfer of election duties away from the elections office until a member of the public sent it to her a few days before the meeting.
The September 7...
A letter from Great Falls Public Schools to the Cascade County Commissioners regarding election administration was recently brought to my attention.
The letter, dated September 7, 2023, is signed by Superintendent Tom Moore; Brian Patrick, Director of Business Operations; and Gordon Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (GFPS school board).
The letter states "We are writing on behalf of Great...
A question that is frequently asked of local candidates running for non-partisan seats for mayor and city commission is, "What political party do you belong to?".
Party designation is not required for commission/mayor candidates and there will be no 'D' or 'R' by their names on the upcoming November ballot. Nevertheless, many voters consider party affiliation and history as a...
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Montana PSC Commissioner, Republican Randy Pinocci, arrested in Great Falls on warrant, from the Helena Independent Record:https://helenair.com/news/state-regional/randy-pinocci-arrested-public-service-commission-disorderly-conduct/article_8e7b9b3c-5187-11ee-91fe-7f4d5519d07b.html
Democrat Ryan Busse seeks to unseat Governor Gianforte in 2024, from the Missoula Current:Former firearms exec Busse launches run for Montana governor (missoulacurrent.com)
Scheels donates a...
Great Falls Democrat Barbara Bessette recently posted on her Twitter page that she was dropping out of the 2024 race for state legislature in HD 20, a seat she previously held, losing reelection in 2020 then failing to win back the seat again in 2022.
Here are some excerpts from Bessette's full statement which can be read on her Twitter...
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Columnist Ochenski brings Democrats' dilemma to forefront, from the Montana Standard:George Ochenski: Tester, Schweitzer, special session (mtstandard.com)
Helena judge rules against public charter schools, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-09-07/judge-blocks-the-state-from-approving-new-public-charter-schools
Montana FWP euthanizes killer bear, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/grizzly-bear-that-killed-woman-near-west-yellowstone-in-july-euthanized-after-breaking-into-home
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Man could face 10 years and is held in jail until January sentencing, from ABC/FOX Great Falls:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/great-falls-man-hid-five-years-of-meth-use-to-attempt-gun-purchase/article_fd9d8646-477e-11ee-93e2-ab54b9894296.html
Governor Gianforte names members for panel approving charter schools, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-08-29/gianforte-appoints-members-to-the-panel-tasked-with-forming-new-charter-schools
Report 'White Lives Matter' graffiti in Great Falls, from KMON:https://560kmon.com/ixp/1107/p/this-can-not-be-happening-in-great-falls-is-it/
A question that is frequently asked of local candidates running for non-partisan seats for mayor and city commission is, "What political party do you belong to?".
Party designation is not required for commission/mayor candidates and there will be no 'D' or 'R' by their names on the upcoming November ballot. Nevertheless, many voters consider party affiliation and history as a...
Our weekly feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources.
New traffic control in Northwest Great Falls, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/great-falls-news/traffic-change-on-16th-avenue-nw-in-great-falls
National website says Great Falls crime rate "...42% higher than the national average...Violent crime 25% higher than the national average", from KMON:Any Surprise This Montana City Is The Most Miserable To Live In?...
Our weekly feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources.
FBI deploys flash-bang while executing search warrant in Great Falls Sunday night, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/fbi-executes-search-warrant-in-great-falls
Two local voters file lawsuit to void Great Falls Public Library mill levy election, from The Electric:Lawsuit filed over library levy election | The Electric (theelectricgf.com)
Climate activists win...
