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Legals for March, 25 2025
Montana House votes down harsher penalties for employers hiring immigrants in US illegally
The Montana House on Monday narrowly voted down a bill that would have imposed tougher penalties on employers caught hiring immigrants in the United States illegally.
Hecla forges ahead with Lincoln County mine
A proposed mine beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness that has been a beacon of hope for mining proponents and a source of concern for environmental groups could get a green light from federal officials early this year, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Such approval would clear the way for exploration work to determine how much copper and silver is beneath the surface and if it’s economically viable to open a full-scale mine in the far corner of northwest Montana.
Montana Senate can’t muster enough votes to punish former president Ellsworth
The Montana Senate drew to a stalemate Monday over whether to expel former leader Jason Ellsworth for ethics violations, though there’s no limit to how many tries they get at taking some sort of disciplinary action against the Hamilton Republican.
Letters to the editor March 25
Letters to the editor March 25
Law roundup: Man has skin in the game
Someone allegedly had a verbal agreement with an online forum user to purchase multiple video game "skins" for $950 and hadn’t received the digital items for weeks. An officer answered the person’s questions about filing a civil suit and advised them to report the alleged fraud to their bank.
Robin Marvin, 68
Robin (Jensen) Marvin, 68, was born in Kalispell on March 4, 1957, to Marlyn "Huz" Jensen and JoAnn (Warzeka) Jensen.
Suspected burglar caught on remote camera feed
Levi Thomas Hiebert, 36, is expected to be arraigned on a felony charge of burglary and a misdemeanor count of theft before Judge Paul Sullivan on April 3.
Lisa Jane Reed, 64
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lisa Jane Reed, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.
