Category: Government

Montana Republicans Blame ‘Schumer Shutdown’ as Democrats Block House Funding Bill
Senate Democrats reject continuing resolution similar to measures they’ve supported in the past

Human Remains Found by Recreationists in Missoula County Date Back Centuries
Ancient Remains Transferred to Tribal Custody After Radiocarbon Dating

Missoula City Council Ignores State Law Requiring Ward 1 Vacancy Be Filled Within 30 Days
Ward 1 residents remain without representation as October 4 legal deadline approaches with no council action planned

Federal Coal Initiative Could Unlock Valuable Minerals from Berkeley Pit
Interior Department opens 13.1 million acres for coal leasing while launching mine waste recovery program that could benefit Butte Superfund site

Montana Seeks Public Input on How to Spend Historic Rural Health Funding
October 2 webinar represents final chance for Montanans to influence $50 billion federal program before November application deadline

Montana Constitution Contest Allows Students Creative Freedom Ahead of Nation’s 250th
Fifth annual contest invites K-12 students to explore Declaration of Independence through art, music, photography or essays

Missoula Voters to Hear from Candidates in Four-Part Forum Series
Forums start next week covering mayoral race and five contested ward elections

Missoula Residents Get Final Say on New Zoning Rules October 9
Drop-in event offers last chance for public input before December City Council vote on new development regulations

Missoula Police Department Launches Major Recruitment Drive
October 25 testing event highlights multiple career paths and $88,670 starting salary

Montana to Release Nearly 2,800 Pheasants for Youth Hunt Weekend
Annual Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend set for this weekend in southeast Montana

Shodair Children’s Hospital Receives $2.3 Million in COVID Employee Retention Credits After Two-Year Wait
Congressman Downing’s office helped accelerate IRS processing from nearly two years to 50 days

Montana Challenges Tech Giants Over False Green Marketing as Energy Costs, Grid Concerns Mount
AG Knudsen says Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta hiding millions of tons of emissions while threatening grid reliability and Montana’s energy costs











