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Helena city offices to close for holidays; services impacted

The City of Helena has announced that its administrative offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1.

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 17, 2024

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Rosendale nominates five Montana students to US service academies

Congressman Matt Rosendale has announced his nominations for the U.S. Service Academies, selecting five students from Montana's Second District.

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 16, 2024

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Chairman Rosendale concludes tenure with focus on VA modernization challenges

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 12, 2024

Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization conducted his final hearing as chairman.

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Rosendale opposes Senate amendment to national defense authorization act

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 11, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale of Montana's 2nd District has voiced his opposition to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009, known as the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).

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Helena's prescribed burning season begins December 1

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 21, 2024

The City of Helena is preparing for its annual prescribed burning activities within the city's open lands.

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Rosendale and Brecheen oppose IVF expansion in defense authorization act

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 21, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale of Montana and Congressman Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma have reached out to the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees.

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Chairman Rosendale addresses cybersecurity risks to veterans' data

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 20, 2024

Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Technology Modernization led a hearing focused on the cybersecurity challenges facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Rosendale defends Bull Mountains Mine amid federal restrictions

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 19, 2024

Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale participated in a House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing concerning the Crow Revenue Act.

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Helena city offices and services schedule changes for Thanksgiving

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 18, 2024

The City of Helena has announced that its administrative offices will be closed on November 28 and 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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Chairman Rosendale opposes Dole Act citing lack of scrutiny and EHR system issues

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 18, 2024

Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, expressed his opposition to H.R. 8371 - The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

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Helena city offices close for Veterans Day; service changes announced

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 11, 2024

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

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Helena organizes latex paint exchange at transfer station

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 7, 2024

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

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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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Bill seeks accountability for college vaccine mandates

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 29, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale has introduced the University Forced Vaccination Student Injury Mitigation Act, which aims to make higher education institutions responsible for covering medical costs of students who experienced adverse reactions to...

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Rosendale criticizes media and Federal Reserve on Ron Paul Liberty Report

By Southwest Montana News | Oct 28, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale from Montana's 2nd District recently appeared on The Ron Paul Liberty Report, where he joined Dr. Ron Paul and co-host Daniel McAdams.

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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.