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By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief

"We were worried about chaos that could be generated by the state rushing. Given how little information the state has provided about what they are doing, I’m much more worried about chaos." – Dr. Aaron Wernham, CEO of Montana Healthcare Foundation on the rollout of work requirement verification for Medicaid recipients in the state.

Confusion and angst follow Montana’s early rollout of Medicaid work rules

Confusion and angst follow Montana’s early rollout of Medicaid work rules

by Aaron Bolton

MISSOULA, Mont. — Bethany Zulick went back to school in January to become a high school English teacher. Years ago, she taught English as a second language overseas and loved it. “It’s so exciting to me to watch someone learn a new word or have that spark of understanding,” she said. Zulick knew she could […]
Gov. Gianforte announces new director of Montana Department of Transportation

Gov. Gianforte announces new director of Montana Department of Transportation

by Daily Montanan Staff

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Thursday that Larry Flynn will serve as the director of the Montana Department of Transportation. Flynn, deputy director since 2023, replaces outgoing MDT Director Chris Dorrington. “Larry Flynn is the right leader to continue the positive progress we’ve seen at MDT under Director Dorrington’s leadership,” Gianforte said in a statement. “His […]
Flathead County Attorney likely to ascend to district court bench

Flathead County Attorney likely to ascend to district court bench

by Micah Drew

Flathead County Attorney Travis Ahner is likely to become the next Flathead County District Court judge, after he was the only candidate who submitted an application for the soon-to-be-vacant seat on the bench. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte put out the call for applications at the start of September. The vacancy on the bench will occur […]
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