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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, May 24
A U.S. Senate health committee has borrowed language from Montana State Insurance Commissioner Rosendale's SB 71 to help lower prescription drugs costs. Governor Bullock vetoed the bill.
Former Montana Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen has announced he's running for the office of Attorney General on the Republican ticket.
Theft and drug charges for a man and a woman who were apprehended in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday evening.
A 60 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms in western Montana today, with highs in the mid 60's.
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