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Montana lawmakers cross the aisle to block a trans bathroom ban in the state capitol
Some Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the measure, which would have restricted bathroom access. Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender legislator, won a second term last month.
Montana lawmakers reject measure to ban Rep. Zooey Zephyr from women’s restroom in state Capitol
Zephyr, Montana’s first openly trans lawmaker, later called the measure a “distraction from the work we were elected to do” and thanked colleagues who voted against it.
Montana lawmakers reject motion banning transgender representative from using women’s restroom at state capitol
Montana lawmakers, including several Republicans, voted down a measure to ban the state’s first transgender legislator from using women’s restrooms at the State Capitol Tuesday.
Montana lawmakers won't ban the use of state capitol bathrooms for trans legislators
Montana Republicans in 2023 voted to silence Zephyr from floor debates for breaking decorum after she said lawmakers who backed a ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors wou
Attempt to ban Montana transgender lawmaker from using women's restrooms fails
A proposal to ban a transgender Montana lawmaker from using the women’s bathroom in the state's capitol building failed on Tuesday.
Montana Legislators Reject Bathroom Ban for Transgender Representative
Montana legislators on Tuesday rejected an attempt to ban a transgender member of the state House of Representatives from using the women's restroom at the state Capitol, with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the measure.
Montana bill requiring lawmakers to use bathroom of biological sex fails
A bill from Montana legislators that would require transgender lawmakers to use the bathroom of their biological sex failed to pass the state House Rules Committee. Montana has just one transgender state lawmaker,
Montana Lawmakers Reject Bid to Restrict Bathroom Use for Trans Legislators
The proposal would have effectively barred transgender women from using the State Capitol restroom for female lawmakers. Some Republicans joined Democrats in voting it down.
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Helena Capital's Vaughn Wirkus signs with Montana State football
HELENA — The man who protected Merek Mihelish’s right during a Gatorade Player of the Year-caliber season officially became a ...
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Montana football adds 16 early signees featuring 4 in-state recruits
The Montana Grizzlies are no exception, as the team announced 16 players made it official to become a Griz in the early ...
New state park could be coming to Montana
The Montana State Parks Foundation received 109 acres of land through a gift from American Prairie and plans to donate the ...
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Montana State Bobcats DB Blake Stillwell, LB Cole Bullock to enter transfer portal
Stillwell and Bullock both transferred to MSU from junior colleges after the 2022 season and spent the last two seasons primarily as backups.
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Briefs: State park proposal; rural tourism; Superintendent plea; Waste reduction grant
Montana FWP is considering a new state park. Rural communities throughout Montana are set to receive tourism assistance grants for emergency services. A former superintendent pleads no contest to ...
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New state park could be on the way to Montana
The Montana State Parks Foundation received 109 acres of land through a gift from American Prairie and plans to donate the ...
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‘A different cat’: Montana State’s Marcus Wehr overcame doubts to become All-American
Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Montana State offensive lineman Marcus Wehr had chances to play at the FBS level after his ...
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Montana legislators propose rules for next session
With just over a month before the start of the Montana Legislature’s 2025 session, lawmakers have taken the first steps ...