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Helena city offices close for Veterans Day; service changes announced

The City of Helena's administrative offices will not be open on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 11, 2024

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Helena organizes latex paint exchange at transfer station

The City of Helena is organizing a Latex Paint exchange at the Transfer Station from November 8 to November 10.

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 7, 2024

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Helena city offices close on November 5 for election

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 29, 2024

The City of Helena has announced that its administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, due to the election.

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Helena expands lithium battery recycling program amid rising fire concerns

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 22, 2024

The City of Helena and Lewis and Clark County have announced an expansion of their lithium battery recycling program. This move aims to support sustainability efforts while addressing the issue of fires caused by improperly disposed lithium batteries in the local waste stream.

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Congressman Rosendale criticizes BLM's Western Solar Plan

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 17, 2024

Fox News recently published an article highlighting Congressman Matt Rosendale's criticisms of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) updated Western Solar Plan. The plan intends to allocate 31 million acres across 11 states for solar field development.

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Rosendale criticizes Biden-Harris troop deployment to Israel

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 16, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale has expressed strong disapproval following the Department of Defense's recent decision to deploy a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and associated U.S. military personnel to Israel. This move by the Biden-Harris administration has sparked criticism from Rosendale, who argues that Congress was not consulted before escalating what he describes as a foreign war.

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VA reinstates reimbursement kiosks amid pushback over online system

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 15, 2024

Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale of the House Veterans Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Technology Modernization expressed approval following the Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to reactivate travel reimbursement kiosks. These kiosks will be reinstated at over 750 VA clinic and hospital locations across the nation, with plans to install additional units at facilities currently without them.

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City of Helena announces closures for Indigenous Peoples' Day

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 7, 2024

The City of Helena will observe Indigenous Peoples' Day by closing its administrative offices on Monday, October 14. This closure will affect several city services, including the Municipal Court and the Transfer Station.

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Rosendale opposes BLM's Western Solar Plan citing inefficiency

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 3, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale has voiced his opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed Western Solar Plan. In a letter addressed to BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning, Rosendale criticized the plan for designating 572,479 acres of public land in Montana for solar development. He argued that solar energy is inefficient and unreliable due to limited sunlight during winter months.

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Helena to observe National Fire Prevention Week with educational events

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 1, 2024

National Fire Prevention Week will take place from October 6 to October 12. This annual event, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, aims to emphasize the importance of having working smoke alarms in homes.

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Rosendale introduces bill against BLM resource management plan in Miles City

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 1, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) has introduced legislation aimed at blocking the implementation of the Biden-Harris administration's Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Bureau of Land Management Field Office in Miles City, Montana. The proposed plan would end coal leasing in Miles City, shifting towards taxpayer-funded alternatives such as wind and solar energy, which have faced challenges in Montana's harsh weather conditions.

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Rep. Rosendale introduces bill allowing states' Medicaid work requirements

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 27, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale of Montana has introduced the Path to Independence Act, a new bill that would allow states to impose work requirements on able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid. The legislation aims to help lift individuals off government reliance and into self-sufficiency.

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Helena Parking Division relocates to City-County Building

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 27, 2024

The City of Helena’s Parking Division customer service office will relocate to the City-County Building at 316 N Park Avenue. Starting Monday, September 30, the office will be open on the first floor in room 151, where the information desk was previously located. The new hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding approved holidays.

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Hearing addresses challenges in VA appointment scheduling

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 26, 2024

Chairman Matt Rosendale of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, led a hearing today titled "Ensuring Timely Access: Challenges in VA Scheduling." The focus was on how the Department of Veterans Affairs is managing the implementation of scheduling software for veterans' appointments.

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Rep. Rosendale votes against continuing appropriations act

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 25, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) voted against H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. He released a statement following his decision to reject the continuation of what he described as "Biden’s runaway spending."

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Rosendale's Forest Information Reform Act passes House

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 24, 2024

Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) announced that his Forest Information Reform (FIR) Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation is part of Chairman Bruce Westerman’s (AR-04) Fix Our Forests Act. The FIR Act aims to address regulatory challenges resulting from the United States Forest Service v. Cottonwood Environmental Law Center decision, which has imposed stringent regulations on developing infrastructure and managing resources on federal lands.

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Rep. Rosendale addresses southern border security in House speech

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 20, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) addressed the House floor on September 20, 2024, highlighting concerns about national security threats at the southern border. He discussed the impact of an open border on American lives, citing fentanyl poisoning and increasing human trafficking as significant issues.

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Chairman Rosendale demands answers from VA on PIT program

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) led the House Veterans Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Oversight hearing titled: "VA’s Open Cash Register: Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Revenue Operations."

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Rep. Rosendale votes against continuing appropriations act

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released a statement following his vote against H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025.

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Helena firefighters deploy to assist with California wildfires

By Southwest Montana News | Sep 17, 2024

The City of Helena Fire Department (HFD) has deployed three firefighters to California to support wildland fire efforts. Captain Robbie Bennett, Captain Louis Menghini, and firefighter/paramedic Jeffrie O’Neill departed on Monday, September 16, for a 14-day deployment, with additional days allocated for travel. The team drove HFD’s Type 5 wildland engine.