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OUT WEST ROUNDUP | Bullock tells Montana contractors to report ‘dark money’

Jun 22, 2018

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Montana Bullock tells Montana contractors to report ‘dark money’ spending HELENA, Montana – Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed a first-of-its-kind executive order last week to require many state government contractors to report their political contributions, even those to so-called “dark money” groups that don’t have to disclose donors under federal law. Bullock said the measure…
Colorado oil company failed to report spills in North Dakota

May 22, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. – A Denver-based oil company operating in the Bakken oil patch says employees failed to report five spills in northwest North Dakota dating to October. Cody Duran, vice president of privately-held Zavanna LLC, told The Bismarck Tribune that three spills occurred at the same saltwater disposal well last year and two spills occurred at…
Out West Roundup: Film industry officials hope next New Mexico governor boosts business

Apr 27, 2018

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New Mexico Film industry officials hope new governor boosts business SANTA FE – Officials in New Mexico’s film and television industry say a new governor may help boost business for film production in the state. Gubernatorial hopefuls seeking to succeed term-limited Gov. Susana Martinez say some potentially consequential tweaks to the state’s film and television…
Out West Roundup: Former New Mexico state senator gets 18 months prison term

Feb 23, 2018

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New Mexico Former New Mexico state senator gets 18 months prison term SANTA FE – Former New Mexico state Sen. Phil Griego will spend 18 months behind bars for fraud, bribery and other convictions stemming from allegations that he misused his position to profit from a real estate deal, a state district court judge ruled…
Out West Roundup: Huskers’ message to white nationalist: ‘Hate Will Never Win’

Feb 16, 2018

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Associated Press

Nebraska Huskers’ message to white nationalist: ‘Hate Will Never Win’ OMAHA – The Nebraska men’s basketball team plans to take a public stand opposing the views of a university student who calls himself a white nationalist in a widely distributed online video. Coach Tim Miles said Friday the team planned to wear T-shirts reading “Hate…
Out West Roundup: Counties across Wyoming big economic winners from eclipse tourism

Dec 22, 2017

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Associated Press

Wyoming Counties across Wyoming big economic winners from eclipse tourism CHEYENNE – Cheyenne and Laramie County were among the biggest winners in Wyoming from tourism activity associated with the Great American Eclipse in August. And while the overall number of out-of-state visitors fell short of higher-end estimates, the Wyoming Office of Tourism is touting the…
Out West Roundup: Refugees thank adoptive North Dakota city by feeding hungry

Dec 8, 2017

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Associated Press

North Dakota Refugees thank adoptive North Dakota city by feeding hungry FARGO, North Dakota – Maria Modi’s journey from South Sudan to a new life in Fargo included a stop at a refugee camp in Cairo. She and her seven siblings know what it is like to be hungry. “My mother and father work 12-hour…
Out West Roundup: Montana must rewrite transgender bathroom ballot description

Oct 20, 2017

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Associated Press

Montana Montana must rewrite transgender bathroom ballot description HELENA, Montana – The Montana Supreme Court ordered the state attorney general to rewrite ballot language for an initiative that would require people to use public restrooms and locker rooms designated for their gender at birth. The court ruled in a challenge from the American Civil Liberties…
Denver Republican Party chairman hears from White House after incident at LGBT pride parade

Jun 20, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Denver Republican Party Chairman Jake Viano can scratch a big item off his bucket list. On Monday, he received a phone call from the White House to thank him and GOP volunteers for remaining calm during an altercation with a protester at Sunday’s PrideFest Parade in Denver. “I was really stunned,” Viano told Colorado Politics.…
Drone being tested in North Dakota for use during disasters

Aug 25, 2016

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Associated Press

A 20-foot-long drone that was brought to North Dakota to test precision agriculture methods is now part of a trial run to see if can help crews restore power to areas hit by natural disasters. The Israeli-manufactured Elbit Systems Hermes 450 aircraft can cover 40,000 acres in an hour and fly up to 17 hours…