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Corin Cates-Carney

Capitol Reporter
  • Corin Cates-Carney is MTPR's news director and formerly reported from the Capitol and the Flathead Valley.
    Corin Cates-Carney is the Capitol Bureau reporter for MTPR, Corin was formerly MTPR's Flathead area reporter.

Corin Cates-Carney is MTPR's news director. He was formerly the Capitol Bureau reporter, and before that, MTPR's Flathead area reporter.

Corin has worked for NPR, and is a UM Journalism School Graduate.

Contact Corin Cates-Carney:
Email: corin.cates-carney@mtpr.org
Mobile: 253-495-5193
Office:  406-243-4075

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Bullock And Daines Face Off In First Senate Debate

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U.S. Senate candidates Republican Steve Daines and Democrat Steve Bullock debated via video August 8, 2020.
KTVH

U.S. Senate candidates Republican Steve Daines and Democrat Steve Bullock squared off in a debate for the first time Saturday. The debate focused on responses to the novel coronavirus. MTPR's Corin Cates-Carney reports.

Bullock And Daines Head For First Debate

By • Aug 7, 2020
2020 Montana Elections

Candidates for U.S. Senate Steve Bullock and Steve Daines will face off in their first debate this weekend. The Greater Montana Foundation and Montana Broadcasters Association are co-sponsoring the debate, which will be held on a video-chat due to concerns of the novel coronavirus.

Collegiate Football's Big Sky Conference Postponed Til Spring

By & • Aug 7, 2020
Griz football game at the University of Montana
flickr user MuddyRavine (CC-BY-NC-ND-2)

The Big Sky Conference has postponed its football season to spring 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The conference includes Montana State University and the University of Montana.

Same Claim, New Petitioner: Graybill's Eligibility For Attorney General Questioned Again

By • Aug 5, 2020
Raph Graybill
Courtesy

The Montana Republican Party is reviving claims aimed at disqualifying the Democratic attorney general candidate from the November ballot.

The GOP filed a petition with the Montana Supreme Court Monday, alleging Democrat Raph Graybill is ineligible to run for the office. The party claims Graybill has not practiced law long enough to meet the position’s requirements.

Bullock: Decision On Mail Voting Coming Soon

By • Jul 29, 2020
A 2020 Montana primary absentee ballot
Nicky Ouellet / Yellowston Public Radio

Montana election officials are calling on Gov. Steve Bullock to allow counties the option of running the November election by mail. Bullock said Wednesday that he’ll decide by August 10.

Senate Advances Bill To Expand Benefits For Veterans Exposed To Agent Orange

By & • Jul 22, 2020
Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans suffering from three health conditions related to Agent Orange exposure are closer to receiving expanded benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

MSU Steps In To Help With COVID-19 Surveillance Testing

By • Jul 22, 2020
CDC’s laboratory test kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
CDC

As COVID-19 cases are surging across the county and monitoring for the virus hits a national backlog, Montana is turning to a local university to help with COVID-19 testing.

Montana State University will start processing COVID-19 tests for the state next week, according to the governor’s office, and will be able to test up to 500 asymptomatic individuals a day.

Expect A Rough Rest Of July For COVID-19, Health Official Says

By & • Jul 17, 2020
A man wearing a COVID-19 mask.
iStock

The big coronavirus news in the Treasure State this week is the new mask mandate, and that testing for anyone not showing COVID-19 symptoms is about to hit a big pause.

Corin Cates-Carney and Nicky Ouellet walk you through this week's developments, including when and where the mask mandate applies.

Montana Ag Producers Say They Need More COVID-19 Relief

By • Jul 16, 2020
Hay bales in a field.
iStock

As Congress prepares to debate another stimulus package to prop up the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, farmers and ranchers are lobbying for more help.

Inside a farm shop southeast of Great Falls Wednesday industry representatives met with federal agriculture department Under Secretary Bill Northey and U.S. Sen. Steve Daines to voice their concerns.

Some Montanans Still Rushing To Meet Extended Tax Deadline

By & • Jul 14, 2020
Tax calculator
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As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 income tax filing deadline until Wednesday, July 15. The Montana filing deadline falls on the same day.

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