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Evening Newscast 10-11-17

Montana Public Radio Evening Newscast
Josh Burnham
Montana Evening Newscast

A Gallatin County District judge Wednesday released the booking photo of Congressman Greg Gianforte.

Republican legislative leaders say Democratic Governor Steve Bullock has all the authority he needs to cut the state budget to address an expected revenue shortfall, and they aren't interested in a special session to make cuts or raise taxes.

About 75 tribal health leaders and people who work with them are meeting in Helena Wednesday and Thursday to work on a multi-year suicide prevention initiative.

National Park Service statistics show that more than 3 million people visited Glacier National Park so far this year, making it the busiest year in park history. Visitation is slightly down at Yellowstone. 

The state received a $650 grant this week aimed at smoothing the path between high school and college or career training.

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