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News Now
EXPLORE Act, Corrections Lawsuit, and Glacier’s Student Builders
This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman covers Montana’s top stories shaping local and national conversations. The U.S. Senate passes the historic EXPLORE Act, with major wins for Montana public lands and outdoor recreation. The Montana Department of Corrections filed a lawsuit against Flathead County over the denied prerelease center proposal, raising questions about public safety and local governance. Plus, Glacier National Park’s partnership with Columbia Falls High School continues to thrive as students craft employee housing for remote wilderness locations. Tune in for the latest on Montana’s biggest developments!
Read more from this week’s show:
State sues Flathead County over prerelease center decision
US Senate passes sweeping national outdoor recreation package
Students continue program constructing new Glacier National Park housing
Read more local and state coverage:
Many Glacier set to be focus of Glacier Park projects in 2025
Culture and history focus of annual John White Series
Dazzling Christmas light show awes viewers while giving to nonprofit
Expanding rural access: UM debuts online school counseling program
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