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Montana politics, elections and legislative news

News staff looks back on a busy year

Montana Public Radio | By Sally Mauk
Published December 31, 2013 at 11:22 AM MST
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Sen. Mike Phillips (D-Bozeman) quoting from the Montana Constitution in opposition to Republicans taking votes before recognizing a “call of the Senate” during the 2013 legislature";s:
Dan Boyce
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Barricade at west entrance of Glacier National Park during federal government shutdown
Katrin Frye
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Lolo Creek Complex fire
Sally Mauk
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Jordan Johnson (center) flanked by his attorneys David Paoli and Kirstin Pabst at his sexual assault trial
Edward O'Brien

2013 began with a new governor and a new legislature - and wound down with a government shutdown. In-between there were headline-grabbing trials and home-destroying fires.

The MTPR news staff - Sally Mauk, Edward O'Brien, Dan Boyce and Katrin Frye - covered the issues and breaking news. In this feature, they take a look back at a year of drama and heartache, and political surprises.
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Montana News Steve BullockMax BaucusLolo Creek Complex fireGovernment ShutdownJordan JohnsonJordan GrahamMontana Legislature
Sally Mauk
Retired in 2014 but still a presence at MTPR, Sally Mauk is a University of Kansas graduate and former wilderness ranger who has reported on everything from the Legislature to forest fires.
See stories by Sally Mauk
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