Several states, including Montana, have advanced legislation to protect crisis pregnancy centers, based on model legislation from a national anti-abortion group.

The director of the Montana Department of Administration told legislators this week her department is evaluating whether to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on the new policy.

With the city’s growing homeless population and high cost of living, the Street Dog Coalition is serving an increasing number of pet owners in need.

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