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John Riley

@MTJohnRiley

Reporter from Big Sky Country. Was verified back when it meant something. Opinions are my own [email protected]

 Helena, MT
montanarightnow.com
Joined May 2019
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Big decision in SupCo today, unanimous finding that Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s supervisory control orders over Gallatin County attorney’s office is “unenforceable” #mtnews #mtpol
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Montana Millionaire sales will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:30 a.m.! Same game, same odds, more prizes… just as it should be. All raffle tickets printed on Nov. 1 and their instant wins are valid and are good for all the drawings. We have added more instant wins to ensure that we meet the advertised odds. Check out montanalottery.com for more game details. Be in for all the drawings! • November 30: Quarter Million Dollar Drawing • December 28: Grand Prize Drawing featuring six $1 million prizes • December 28: Player's Club 20th Anniversary Drawing for $20,000 (Tickets must be entered into the Player’s Club to be eligible.)
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dennisbragg@dennisbraggNov 5
BREAKING: Bizarre twist in the Lincoln Co deputy shooting, as @MSLASheriff is reporting suspect Matthew Dye began having a medical emergency in the jail last night, and died on the way to the hospital. The incident is being investigated.
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Some behind-the-scenes pictures from my time on this year's campaign trail in Montana. Featuring @bradmwarren, @AlexMcCollumTV, @BenWineman @CathleenDoisher, Ethan Jamba, Ryan Toohill and Aaron Agosto #mtpol
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Latest on Montana's elections: All counties are finally fully reporting. Statewide, 486,626 votes have been counted -- a 60% turnout, just below where we were in the last midterm in 2022. electionresults.mt.gov/ #MTNews #MTPol
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In under 48 hours since Montana passed I-194 "The Montana Plan" it has been challenged in U.S. District Court by @MTGOP , @FrontierMontana and @MontanaFamilies. Backers of the initiative previously told me they would not be surprised by a court challenge. #mtnews #mtpol
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jonbennion@jonbennionNov 4
Democrats have a likely net pickup of two state senate seats in the Montana Legislature (making that body 30R - 20D) and pickup 2-4 state house seats (likely 44-46 Ds in the 100 seat chamber). All seat flips went R to D. #mtpol #mtleg
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It would appear Montana still has a little purple in it. Sam Forstag is the first Montana Democrat elected to the U.S. House of Representatives since the 90s. #mtnews #mtpol
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I can confirm that Aaron Flint has called Congressman-elect Sam Forstag to concede the race. #Mtpol #Mtnews
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Party is still popping in Kalispell for @aaronflint. #mtnews #mtpol
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Granite County was the first to report, for those wondering.
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First results are in for Montana, all 358 of them. electionresults.mt.gov/ #mtnews #mtpol
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Pikachu at the polls in Kalispell, Montana #mtnews #mtpol
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Happy Election Day, Montana! Polls are beginning to open across the state. Find your polling place location and hours at VoteMT.gov. Thanks for voting, Montana! #mtnews #mtpol #mtvotes #electionday
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The polls are open in Montana! Polls close at 8 p.m. and @ABCFOXMT has reporters across the state covering results tonight. #mtnews #mtpol
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Staff at @montanalottery say the vendor, Intralot, will cover the costs of the high number of instant wins issued for Montana Millionaire on Sunday. More information: montanarightnow.com/helena/l… #mtnews #mtpol
Lottery says vendor will pay over $600k following Montana Millionaire issues

Lottery says vendor will pay over $600k following Montana Millionaire issues

HELENA, Mont. - Lottery officials say they understand the public’s frustration after issues with this year’s Montana Millionaire ticket sales, and the vendor will be paying over half a million

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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making two stops in Montana on its way to Washington, D.C. Don’t miss out on the chance to see it in Lolo on November 3 and Gardiner on November 7. For more information visit, uscapitolchristmastree.com.
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Bradley Warren@bradmwarrenNov 2
WATCH: I just had the chance to speak with NBC News Chief Data Analyst @SteveKornacki regarding MT01 and WA03, the two biggest house races in our region. Here’s the deep dive: #Mtpol #Mtnews @KULR @KHQLocalNews @KNDUKNDO
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