Month: October 2025

MSU Grant Creates ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Photonics Development in Montana
$1.1M federal grant eliminates testing bottleneck that forced Montana companies to seek services elsewhere

Regier, Hedalen Announce Legislation to End State Funding for ‘Woke’ Teacher Conferences
Senate President reserves first bill for 2027 session following controversial educator conference recordings



Missoula Crime Report – October 25, 2025
Extensive early morning incidents followed by steady activity

Gallatin Crime Report – October 25, 2025
Numerous patrol checks and vehicle-related incidents dominate the day.

Missoula Crime Report – October 24, 2025
Numerous Incidents of Theft and Suspicious Activity Reported

Gallatin Crime Report – October 24, 2025
Extensive Police Activity Focused on Traffic and Patrol Incidents

Gianforte Uses Montana’s Quantum Computing Reputation as Diplomatic Tool in Japan Trade Talks
Traditional wheat trade relationships provide foundation for Montana’s emerging technology diplomacy in Asia

Inclusionary Zoning with a Pipe Wrench: How Bozeman’s WARD Initiative Will Stop Housing Cold
A well-intentioned water measure in my hometown turns access to basic infrastructure into a price-fixing mandate—guaranteeing less housing, not more.

Missoula Crime Report – October 23, 2025
Significant incidents of theft and assistance requests noted.






