Nate Hegyi

Nate is UM School of Journalism reporter. He reads the news on Montana Public Radio three nights a week.

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Firefighters say they'll quit if their temporary pay boost isn't made permanent

Nate Hegyi

A temporary boost in pay for wildland firefighters is set to expire in October. Some say they'll quit if Congress doesn't act to make it permanent.
Oppenheimer's forgotten victims of atomic testing push Congress for compensation

Nate Hegyi

As the movie Oppenheimer plays in theaters across the country, families affected by fallout from atomic testing in New Mexico are pushing Congress for compensation.
What 'Oppenheimer' left out: the atomic bomb's fallout in New Mexico

Nate Hegyi

As the movie "Oppenheimer" plays in theaters across the country, families affected by fallout from atomic testing in New Mexico are pushing Congress for compensation.
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Report finds Bureau of Indian Affairs is falling short on prison reforms

Nate Hegyi

Last year saw the most deaths and attempted suicides at federal Bureau of Indian Affairs jails since 2016. The Bureau promised reforms after NPR reporting found a pattern of misconduct in its jails.
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Inmates continue to die in tribal jails despite promises of reform

Nate Hegyi

At least four inmates died and 46 others attempted suicide from July 2021 through June 2022, according to a new report. It is the most yearly deaths and attempted suicides recorded since 2016.
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Congress tasks a federal watchdog to examine Indian Affairs' troubled tribal jails

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The jails program has come under fire for numerous deaths. NPR and Mountain West found a previous review was managed by a retired official who oversaw the facilities when some of the deaths occurred.
Wildland firefighters are split on whether higher pay would keep them in the industry

Nate Hegyi

Wildland firefighters will soon see big increases in pay and other benefits from the infrastructure bill. But firefighters are split on whether the changes are enough to keep them on the job.