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In an Aug. 30, 2017 photo, a helicopter crew fills up the water tank on their chopper in Seeley Lake, Mont., as they help battle the Rice Ridge Fire which continues to threaten the town of Seeley Lake. The air quality in Seeley Lake had hourly pollution readings classified as hazardous in 26 days in August. (Rion Sanders/The Great Falls Tribune via AP)

In an Aug. 30, 2017 photo, a helicopter crew fills up the water tank on their chopper in Seeley Lake, Mont., as they help battle the Rice Ridge Fire which continues to threaten the town of Seeley Lake. The air quality in Seeley Lake had hourly pollution readings classified as hazardous in 26 days in August. (Rion Sanders/The Great Falls Tribune via AP)

September 8, 2017

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Montana looks at cuts to fill budget shortfall
September 8, 2017 6:35 p.m.

Montana looks at cuts to fill budget shortfall

HELENA — Montana plans to cut programs and services to fill a projected $227 million budget shortfall in the midst of a disastrous drought and dozens of wildfires that are draining the state treasury.