Category: Government

Montana Secretary of State Selected to Co-Chair National Business Services Committee
Two-year appointment recognizes Montana’s business registration reforms and fee reductions

Montana is on the correct track for Medicaid reform
State seeks federal approval for premium payments and employment requirements for expansion enrollees

Montana Wins Federal Grant to Expand Youth Apprenticeships, Build on 406 JOBS Initiative
State targets high-demand sectors with $50K federal award to address workforce shortages

Gianforte Launches Energy Task Force to Address Growing Grid Demands
Task force will develop strategies to increase Montana’s affordable energy supply as electricity demand projections double

Montana Opens Chrome for Kids Grant Applications for Nonprofits Helping Sick Children
Nonprofits have until November 10 to apply for grants funded by motorcycle registration fees

Missoula County Chooses 8% Tax Increase While Flathead County Cuts Property Taxes
Flathead County operates with ‘culture of thrift’ while Missoula spends 85% more per capita

Daines Questions HHS Secretary on Abortion Pill Safety as Montana Studies Chemical Impacts
New research shows adverse effects 22 times higher than FDA estimates as state examines chemical safety

Montana Seeks Artists for Wildlife Crossing License Plate Design
Art contest supports new program funded by marijuana tax revenue to build highway wildlife crossings

Six Historic Montana Properties, Including Century-Old Businesses and Bridges, Seek National Register Status
Montana Historic Preservation Review Board will consider properties from Ashland to Billings during September 18 meeting in Big Timber

Restoring Accountability and Compassion in Homelessness Policy
How Trump’s executive order could reshape homelessness approaches as Montana grapples with street homelessness

What Does Montana’s New Ireland Commission Actually Do?
New commission raises $500, uses 68 staff hours while planning Ireland trip











