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Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip
The battle for the Senate is set to hit a crescendo in the coming weeks as campaigns reach another gear and voters increasingly tune in after Labor Day. Republicans have long been the favorite to win back the upper chamber, but Vice President Harris replacing President Biden has further scrambled the playing field for both […]
From Rifles to Robbers: Montana’s Take on Home Defense
Today, we started our 30 Guns In 30 Days promotion for the fire department. There are some really nice firearms coming up over the next month. I was thinking this morning about gun owners here versus those in Colorado, for instance. Over the weekend, I saw video footage of members of a Venezuelan gang that is now terrorizing apartment complexes in Aurora. There are four or five of them, armed, who break into apartments and rob them clean.
FWP Waterfowl Hunting Regulations Meeting This Thursday
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, will be holding a community meeting on waterfowl hunting regulations & zone management this Thursday night (9/5) at 6. Don't worry about a thing...you won't have to leave the comfort of your own home. The meeting's on Zoom, & the meetings a "key part" of FWP's commitment to ensuring that waterfowl management practices are both effective & reflective of the needs & concerns of our Montana hunters. Unfortunately, the web address for the Zoom meeting is too long (& confusing) for me to type into my Puff Man Blog. I get a headache just looking at it, much less typing it on. The old Puff Man's head is literally spinning! "MY" advice? Simply call Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, & have someone walk you through hooking up with Zoom. I'll stick with blogs...
Montana, It’s Already Time to Book Your Holiday Travel: Best Time to Book Flights
Summer is winding down and with the activities of fall, whether we want to or not, it's already time to plan for the holidays. I know for some people it's still a shock to see pumpkin beer in August, or that pumpkin pie Blizzards are back at Dairy Queen, but if you plan to travel during the holiday season, it's already almost too late to book your flights.
Montana DOJ, OPI Offer Curriculum to Educate Students About Human Trafficking and Online Exploitation
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced a human trafficking course developed by the Montana Department of Justice to raise awareness and educate Montana students about human trafficking and online exploitation. In a press release announcing the course, Knudsen said, "Young Montanans need to be aware of the...
Elected trustees – 1,500 champions for public education
Late summer marks the beginning of the back-to-school season, as teachers, students, parents, staff and administrators eagerly prepare for the upcoming school year. Parents equip their children with backpacks, clothing and school supplies, while teachers refine their lesson plans and set up their classrooms. Similarly, staff and administrators gear up for the return of thousands […]
USPS Makes Changes That Will Impact Montana
The United States Postal Service has announced changes to optimize and modernize mail delivery in the U.S. With the proposed changes the hope is that the postal service will be able to reduce costs by approximately $3 billion annually. The Postal Service has created an "operational improvement" strategy. The strategy,...
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