Montana Senate Race Heats Up: Candidates Clash Over Campaign Dynamics
August 6, 2026
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A group urges the Michigan Supreme Court to block a petition banning campaign donations from political committees.
As parents send kids back to school, tariffs keep supply prices high. Some items cost parents an extra $175 per family.
Parents nationwide face steep school supply costs due to tariffs on imports, with prices up 8% from last year.
Forest crews thin over 600 acres near Flagstaff to prevent wildfires. Specialized logging removes potential fuel.
A California woman was sentenced after admitting to selling $92,000 in counterfeit Native American jewelry online.
CMS announced it will end a subsidy program in 2026, affecting Medicare Part D costs. Millions may face higher premiums.
CMS announced it will end a program making prescription drugs affordable for 25 million Medicare Part D subscribers.
CMS will end a key program at 2026’s close, impacting 25 million Medicare Part D users by potentially raising drug costs.
John James, Michigan’s GOP gubernatorial candidate, pledges to protect the Great Lakes but has voted to weaken their protections.
The Trump administration proposed changes to Head Start, reducing federal standards and increasing state control.
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On the Navajo Nation, coal isn’t just a holiday threat; it’s a crucial resource for warmth, delivered by NTEC trucks.
