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Facing budget cuts, Yellowstone Art Museum pushes back against proposed county budget

County Commissioner John Ostlund says a tentative, new budget would make more funding available for other institutions like the Yellowstone County Museum.

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Pay raises approved for Yellowstone County elected leaders

On top of the annual base salary of $85,268, most leaders also earn longevity pay, based on years of continuous service. That’s now an extra $7,072 to $28,288 annually.

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Bill would benefit Crow Tribe and Bull Mountains coal mine

The Crow Revenue Act would transfer thousands of acres of mineral rights in the Bull Mountains from the United States to a private trust.

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June 4 primary election ballot asks about government review

June 4 primary election ballot asks about government review
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Candidates file last regular fundraising reports

Absentee ballots have been mailed to voters around the state and nearly 13% of those sent have already been returned.

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