A new Farm Bill is taking shape that could slash food stamps for the poor while providing government resources for farmers, ranchers and rural communities hit hard by historic drought conditions and recurring wildfires.
| May 19, 2013 | 4:41am
 

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Judge says Forest Service violated federal regulations by not revising its management plans.
May 17, 2013 | 3:27pm


Slow-speed chase results in three felony charges for driver.
May 17, 2013 | 12:54pm


Montana unemployment ticks down to 5.5 percent.
May 17, 2013 | 12:26pm


Baucus announced last month that he would not be seeking re-election.
May 17, 2013 | 12:10pm


2011 ruling gave Beach 525 days out of prison.
May 17, 2013 | 12:06pm

TODAY'S WEATHER
Whooping and a Hollering
May 18, 2013 | 1:03pm
 
Kellyn Brown
Kellyn Brown18 May
@kellynbrown
No, I don't want to read mini-biographies of contributors to your magazine in the front of the book.
Dillon Tabish
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@djtabish
#AmberAlert issued for 2-year-old Polson girl. http://t.co/jgYbfvCOxr #montana http://t.co/ha9macvWt4
Molly Priddy
Molly Priddy17 May
@mollypriddy
@djtabish You may have $10, but I have the fleeting hope that I'll be a millionaire without having to do any work for it. #lazy
Myers Reece
Myers Reece17 May
@myersreece
Early glimpse at National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest includes shot from National Bison Range in MT. http://t.co/bMSX4hCEhf
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Food Stamp Cuts Emerge as Lawmakers Craft New Farm Bill http://t.co/rtyJIvTImO