Month: June 2025

Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heads to President’s Desk
Bill allows Defense Department to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression fleet

We Didn’t Get The Property Tax Relief We Need
Tax Shift Helps Some, Hikes Bills for Others, and Leaves Systemic Issues Unresolved

Montana Leads 28-State Legal Challenge to Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period
Legal challenge argues 72-hour waiting period violates Second Amendment protections under Supreme Court’s Bruen standard

Box Elder Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse After Victim’s Family Allowed Him to Stay in Home
Peter Maxwell Houle, 35, faces up to 15 years in prison after admitting to sexual relationship with 15-year-old victim

Missoula County Budget Planning Moving Forward as Residents Face Key Participation Window
Public comment opportunities available through September for county’s annual spending plan

Trump Administration Extends Bull Mountains Mine Life by Nine Years as Montana Leaders Celebrate Energy Victory
Federal Approval Boosts Coal Industry, Jobs, and Economic Impact in Musselshell County

Gallatin Crime Report – June 6, 2025
Early Morning Activity Dominated by Traffic and Patrol Incidents












