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The Montana Supreme Court has changed its position on a ballot initiative in Butte concerning a proposed data center, reversing an earlier stance on whether the measure can move forward. The ruling affects local efforts to put the data center question before voters, and the turnaround has drawn attention in the region as residents and officials assess what the decision means for the project and the community.
- 2Logan Health nurses ratify contract with across-the-board raises▼Logan Health nurses union ratifies new contract with major across-the-board raises
Nurses at Logan Health in Montana have ratified a new union contract that includes significant wage increases across all pay grades. The agreement ends negotiations between the nurses union and the hospital, and comes amid a broader national push for better pay and staffing in healthcare. The raises are described as substantial and apply to all union nurses.
- 3Montana Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Martin City Murder Case▼Montana Supreme Court Denies New Trial for Kila Man Convicted in 2022 Martin City Murder
The Montana Supreme Court has refused to grant a new trial to a man from Kila convicted of a 2022 murder in Martin City, upholding the original conviction. The ruling closes off one avenue of appeal for the defendant, and the decision is drawing attention in northwest Montana as the case moves toward final resolution.