Saturday, May 25, 2013
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1. Regents freeze tuition for Montana college students
HELENA - Montana residents will not see an increase in their college tuition for the next two years.
2. Arming Montana motor carriers with guns eyed
HELENA - Montana Department of Transportation officials are considering arming its motor carrier officers with guns.
3. Arming Montana motor carrier officers with guns eyed
HELENA - Montana Department of Transportation officials are considering arming its motor carrier officers with guns.
4. Montana Governor Lauds Regents for Tuition Freeze
HELENA — The governor lauded the Montana Board of Regents for its move Friday to freeze college tuition for the next two years. The regents unanimously voted in Great Falls on a plan to freeze college tuition for Montana residents at college campuses around the state.
5. Montana job seekers share their struggles
HELENA - Montana's unemployment rate is two points lower than the national average, but many job-seekers still struggle trying to find work.
6. Montana job-seekers face challenges
HELENA - Montana's unemployment rate is two points lower than the national average, but many job-seekers still struggle trying to find work.
7. State Asks Judge to Dismiss Referendum Challenge
HELENA – Montana officials are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a voter-approved law that requires people seeking state services to prove they are eligible to receive them. An immigration-rights group, the state's largest labor union and an immigrant filed the lawsuit after nearly 80 percent of voters approved Legislative Referendum 121 in November. The ...
8. Bullock Says ‘Absolutely Not’ to Senate Run
HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says he is "absolutely not" interested in the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Max Baucus. U.S. Sen. Max Baucus announced last month that he would not be seeking re-election. It is the first open Montana Senate seat with no incumbent since the 1970s.
9. Industry Groups See Montana Lawsuit as Counterproductive
The Western Energy Alliance (WEA), American Petroleum Institute and Montana Petroleum Association hope to see the dismissal of a second lawsuit filed by environmental groups to halt Montana oil and gas leasing activity.
10. Road projects begin next week in several Helena locations
The Montana Department of Transportation released the following information about two projects scheduled to begin in Helena next week.
In 1864 the discovery of gold by four prospectors commonly referred to as the “Four Georgians”, started a mini-gold rush into the area. After three successful years of mining the region, these four gentlemen returned east with their fortunes secured. Soon after, the area began to see a wide variety of newcomers “westering” to seek their own fortunes. As the town grew in population, the name of Helena was eventually settled upon after much debate. Helena became the capital of Montana Territory in 1875, and after Montana gained statehood, Helena was named as state capital.

Helena Capital

Perhaps the most unique feature of Helena is its architecture. The State Capitol building is a fine example of Greek Renaissance architecture, and the murals inside depict Montana historical themes. There are still many splendid 19th-century mansions in perfect condition scattered around the city and the down town area has several original buildings still serving as city offices and new businesses. Among the most impressive structures remaining, the St. Helena Cathedral was constructed along the lines of a cathedral in Cologne, Germany and the Votive Church in Vienna. Its twin spires reach majestically 230 feet towards the heavens and the interior boasts gold leaf and mosaic windows extensively.

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Current Conditions:
Fair, 57 F

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Sat - Partly Cloudy. High: 68 Low: 44
Sun - Partly Cloudy. High: 70 Low: 46

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