Category: Government

Four Montana Communities Join State’s Main Street Revitalization Program
Big Timber, Fort Benton, Wibaux and Winnett gain access to grants and technical assistance for downtown development

Montana Heritage Center Nears Completion with Final $1M Fundraising Push
Historical Society launches final campaign to complete $60 million capital project by July 30

Montana Sets New Business Registration Record with 6,500 New Companies in May
State on track to break 2024’s record of nearly 64,000 new business registrations

Downing, Zinke Seek Permanent Colstrip Relief from Federal Emissions Standards
Legislation would provide regulatory relief for Colstrip and other coal-fired power plants nationwide

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

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

Montana AG Celebrates Supreme Court Victory Shielding Gun Manufacturers from Mexico Lawsuit
High court shuts down Mexico’s bid to sue American manufacturers over Mexican cartel and gun violence











