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Bowen West

Missoula

Investigative Reporter at NBC Montana

I go by many aliases including Mr. Jackpot, The Crowbar, Concrete Angel, Kid Dapper, America’s Sweetheart and Bone West.

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  • Senate Parliamentarian blocks public land sales from GOP's budget bill

    3 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Bowen West

    The Senate Parliamentarian stripped an addition to the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" that would sell off public lands. The original plan was to have 255,333,273 million acres of public that could be sold off. Land owned by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management would have been up for grabs as an addition to the GOP mega bill.

  • GOP budget bill could threaten public lands, conservation groups voice opposition

    4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Bowen West

    A proposal to sell off millions of acres of public lands is sparking debate on Capitol Hill. The House of Representatives rejected selling public lands in their version of the Big Beautiful Bill, but the version coming out of the U.S. Senate puts public lands back at risk. Sen. Mike Lee suggests the move could raise billions for the federal government, but conservation groups are voicing concern.

  • Governor vetoes free school meals, childcare benefits

    1 week ago | nbcmontana.com | Bowen West

    Governor Greg Gianforte continues to review any bills that made it to his desk. On Friday, two education bills didn’t make the cut. The governor shot down a bipartisan free school meals bill, which would have used state funds to provide meals for children. House Bill 551 would have set aside $600,000 in the state budget annually for school meals.

  • Big Beautiful Bill could impact food assistance for Montanans

    1 week ago | nbcmontana.com | Bowen West

    U.S. Senate Republicans have made some changes to the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" and now it's back in the hands of the House before potentially reaching the President's desk. One change that has some Montanans worried are the changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. SNAP is a federal program that helps those who need a little support getting food. Condon said it's the nations best defense against hunger.

  • Missoula City Council approve mail-in election, cancel Scott Street daycare development

    1 week ago | nbcmontana.com | Bowen West

    MISSOULA, Mont. — An upcoming election in Missoula might look a little different this time around. The city council approved a primary election entirely by mail. At Monday night's meeting, they approved a primary election date for races for three or more candidates. That's set for September 9. Mail ballots will be sent to all registered voters. City officials say it's going to save money—up to $200,000 through exclusive mail-in voting.

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Bowen West
Bowen West @BowenNBCMT
3 Jun 25

If you’ve got a few minutes to spare, check out my story on Barretts OldCo Inc. https://t.co/xEKXZQYYZ4

Bowen West
Bowen West @BowenNBCMT
11 Apr 25

Always a delight to speak with @dtiffroberts. Give this a read if you want more insight into the trade war with China. https://t.co/v3gCNg8aDS

Bowen West
Bowen West @BowenNBCMT
7 Mar 25

RT @NBCMontana: ICYMI WATCH LIVE: Johnson Street Shelter closure press conference with Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis. The city of Missoula ha…