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Montana firefighter speaks against proposal to criminalize medical aid in dying
BILLINGS - Montana lawmakers are expected to decide on a bill next week that would remove protections for doctors who prescribe end-of-life drugs to terminal ill patients.
Senate Bill 136 proposes that providing consent to a physician for aid in dying would no longer be a defense against homicide charges.
The 2025 bill has advanced further in the legislative process than similar measures in previous years. A 2023 Susquehanna poll revealed that 88% of Montana voters oppose an attempt to criminalize physicians who provide medical aid in dying.
Cody remembers longtime Sen. Alan Simpson with funeral service and procession
CODY, Wyo. - The community of Cody gathered to remember longtime U.S. Senator Alan Simpson on Monday.
Simpson, a lifelong advocate for the state of Wyoming, died a few weeks ago at the age of 93.
The funeral lasted for more than two and a half hours and was filled with politicians, friends, and community members paying their last respects.
Auto repair delays pile up in Billings due to supply and technician shortages
BILLINGS - Long wait times for auto repairs in Billings are becoming a growing frustration for some drivers.
Shop employees say they are facing supply chain problems and a nationwide technician shortage.
Staff at Diamond Automotive Center say new proposed auto tariffs are also creating concerns about how businesses like theirs will adapt if they have to raise prices.
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