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Imerys Talc Plant in Three Forks Still Refusing to Negotiate in Good Faith
Boilermakers Local D-239 and Imerys America met yesterday to try and hammer out a contract for the talc plant in Three Forks, MT, and the Montana AFL-CIO has reported today that Imerys is still refusing to negotiate in good faith… Read More ›
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Rally and March to Reclaim Public Say Over Public Lands
Montanans across the state are being denied the opportunity to influence decisions concerning vast amounts of public land that we all own. As an army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I believe our public lands are part of… Read More ›
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County Sheriff Candidates Meet and Greet
The Great Falls Pre-Release Center will be hosting a Meet and Greet session for the Cascade County Sheriff candidates, Bob Rosipal and Jesse Slaughter. This informal opportunity to meet with the Sheriff candidates will take place at the Great Falls… Read More ›
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A Second Chance …
From Casey Perkins, Montana Wilderness Association: Good news – the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has just extended the comment deadline for the forest plan revision until October 9th. This is great news because wild places like the Badger-Two Medicine,… Read More ›
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Big Sky 55+ on Quality Education for All
From Big Sky 55+: Providing Quality Education for All Early Childhood through Higher Adult Education “(1) It is the goal of the people to establish a system of education which will develop the full educational potential of each person. Equality… Read More ›
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Give Labor Day to the Workers!
Help us give Labor Day to the Workers! Rally at 6 pm Monday, September 3rd, in Three Forks with Senator Jon Tester, Kathleen Williams, Rex Renk, Andy Shirtliff, Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins and local representatives and candidates! Since Aug. 2nd,… Read More ›
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Labor Day Picnic
The Central Montana Central Labor Council presents its annual Labor Day Picnic featuring hot dogs, chips, beans, refreshments, live music and guest speakers. When/Where: Noon – 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3rd, at the Montana ExpoPark Cost: Free Contact: 406-788-1107
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Montana Wilderness Association 2018 Annual Gathering
Invitation from Montana Wilderness Association: I wanted to send you a quick reminder that in just over two weeks (September 7-9), MWA members and supporters from across the state will be gathering in Livingston for our 2018 Annual Gathering, and… Read More ›
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Seniors Lunch Discussion with the Governor
Join Governor Bullock this Thursday, August 30th, to discuss issues facing Montana’s seniors, Senator Tester’s unwavering support for Medicare and Social Security, and what is at stake in the upcoming election. Thursday, August 30th, 2018 12:00-12:45 pm Great Falls Education… Read More ›
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Learn the Art of Lawmaking in Montana
“Zen and the Art of Lawmaking in Montana” is a course being taught this fall at MSU-Billings (September 5th through December 12th, 2018), but you can follow along with the draft syllabus provided below, which includes links to reading selections. … Read More ›
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MT Wilderness Association Request for Comment
Right now, you now have an opportunity to help shape how irreplaceable wild places on the HLCNF are managed for the next 20 years or more. Please read the following information and send in a comment (no matter how short)… Read More ›
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Great Falls Rising’s August 28th Gathering
In keeping with our purpose, Great Falls Rising is inviting the City and County Commissioners to a panel discussion at our upcoming August 28th gathering for us to learn about local issues and understand how decisions at the state legislature… Read More ›
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Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census? Submit a Comment Today!
Did you know that August 7th is the deadline to submit comments to the US Department of Commerce to remove the citizenship question from the 2020 census? The inclusion of the citizenship question will likely suppress response rates in underserved… Read More ›
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Happy 83rd Birthday to Social Security!
August 14th marks the 83rd anniversary of the passing of Social Security, our great social safety net, keeping millions of Americans out of poverty. Come celebrate the anniversary of this historic milestone and see how you can get in involved… Read More ›
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Mayor Wilmot Collins Discusses Challenges Immigrants Face
Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins was the guest speaker at the Great Falls Rising July meeting, held Tuesday night (July 31st) at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Wilmot spoke of the challenges faced when his home country, Liberia, became politically… Read More ›
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Help Register Voters and See Pearl Jam in Missoula for Free
Pearl Jam is calling on us to help #Rock2Vote before the show in Missoula on August 13th. Volunteer and get into the show for FREE! Click here! Can you ask voters outside the venue leading up to the show to… Read More ›
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Mayor Wilmot Collins of Helena to Speak at Great Falls Rising Gathering in July
Updated: The July gathering for Great Falls Rising has revised start times due to the State Fair. Our featured guest, Wilmot Collins, the recently-elected mayor of Helena, Montana, will begin 6:00 pm. The monthly gathering is at the Parish Hall… Read More ›
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Participate in Upcoming Lewis & Clark Forest Plan Workshops
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has released its Revised Draft Forest Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). These hefty tomes of information will impact how the 2.8 million acres of public lands in central Montana will be managed… Read More ›
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Pictures from the Trump Rally on July 5th
Civil…and not so civil…discourse at the Trump rally held in Great Falls on Thursday, July 5th. Great Falls Rising got a mention in the press also for participating at the protest. Check out The Electric for more great pictures.
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Panel Discussion Held on the Effect of Federal Trade Policies on Montana Economy
The June Great Falls Rising gathering focused on trade issues and policies that affect our state. The panel discussion included Eric Somerfeld from the Montana Farmers Union, Shane Etzwiler from the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce and Bob Funk from… Read More ›
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Families Belong Together Rally on Saturday, June 30th
Donald Trump and his administration are cruelly separating children from their families. But we won’t allow it to continue. On June 30, we’re rallying in Washington, D.C., and around the country to tell Donald Trump and his administration to stop separating… Read More ›
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Join Us Against the Keystone XL Pipeline
You’re invited to join Northern Plains Resource Council at a rally on May 23rd to defend our water from the dangerous and unnecessary Keystone XL pipeline. Come show your support for Montanans and our precious water supply! Northern Plains is… Read More ›
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Democratic Candidates Forum Well Attended
Approximately 170 people attended the forum for candidates running for the Democratic seat for the U.S. House election for Montana this fall. The event was about 90 minutes long and was recorded for later viewing. Audio was also captured and… Read More ›
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Great Falls Rising Hosts Forum on May 14th with Democratic Congressional Candidates
With the primary election less than a month away, Great Falls area voters will have a chance to compare the Democratic candidates for Congress as they address the issues in a forum hosted by Great Falls Rising on Monday, May… Read More ›
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April Meeting Will Focus on Climate Change
Great Falls Rising’s April monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 24th, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Avenue North in Great Falls (ADA accessible). It’s going to be an informative meeting. Here’s the agenda: 5:30 p.m…. Read More ›
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