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Shaylee Ragar
Capitol Bureau ChiefShaylee began covering state government and politics for Montana Public Radio in August 2020.
Originally from Belgrade, Montana, she graduated from the University of Montana’s journalism program and previously worked as a reporter for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and UM’s Legislative News Service.
Please share tips, questions and concerns at 406-539-1677 or shaylee.ragar@mso.umt.edu.
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte declared disasters in Missoula and Mineral counties Friday.
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The Montana Secretary of State agreed in court to count inactive voter signatures for three proposed ballot issues. However, the office’s attorneys say that does not guarantee the measures will advance.
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Montana policymakers are working to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis. Researchers say they have a way to measure their progress.
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The Attorney General’s office asked the court to take over the case after a district court judge ordered the Montana Secretary of State to count inactive voters as qualified electors.
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President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign. Montana politicians and Montanans in Helena shared their reactions.
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Montana’s chief campaign law enforcer says Republican Attorney General Austin Knudsen did not break the rules by recruiting his primary election opponent.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering assistance to several central Montana counties after a severe winter storm and flooding swept through the area in early May.
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Montana’s Attorney General asked the state Supreme Court to take over a case about who can sign issue ballot petitions. Those signatures are under a deadline to be counted.
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Montana Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Tester is calling on President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race.
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Candidates for federal offices to represent Montana continue to rake in millions of dollars to finance their campaigns.