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Battle to live: Billings woman survives breast cancer, sheds light on survivors' struggles

Hailey Monaco, KTVQ Billings, 10/3/24 BILLINGS — Wanting a change, Julie Petty and her youngest daughter moved to Billings from California in October 2021. She never expected her new chapter...

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Montana’s housing market named least affordable in the country

John Hooks, Montana Public Radio, 9/19/24 Montana’s housing market is the least affordable in the country. That’s according to data analysis by the National Association of Realtors. ...

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An old school building gives new life to childcare centers

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Loss of child care navigators will create 'great loss' for Montana parents, providers say

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Dispatches from Montana’s summer childcare patchwork

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Montana’s stubborn childcare conundrum

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MT sees nation's highest percentage of kids losing Medicaid

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Montana records largest drop in childhood Medicaid coverage from pre-pandemic figures, study shows

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