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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Tuesday, April 16
The embattled Medicaid Expansion bill passed the state senate by a narrow margin on it's second vote on Monday. A final vote is scheduled for today.
A 21 year-old man was charged with felony strangulation after police were called to a local motel. The female victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The City Club's 'State of Missoula' drew a full house at the Doubletree Hotel yesterday, with Commissioner Cola Rowley, UM President Seth Bodnar, and Mayor John Engen.
A 90 percent chance of rain or snow in western Montana today, with highs near 50.
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