Category: Government

Inmates at Montana State Prison Celebrate Graduation from Automotive Technology Program
DOC and Helena College Partnership Yields New Career Paths for Prison Inmates

Hardin Man Sentenced to Two Years for Threatening FBI Calls
Glenn Ware repeatedly harassed federal agents with false claims and vulgarities

New Index Demystifies School Budgets, Targets Montana Next
Mountain States Policy Center releases Idaho-focused school finance report, with Montana data expected in future editions

Operator Bids Now Open to Host Capitol Complex’s First Year-Round Café
Historic opportunity: Montana Heritage Center café aims to serve Capitol workers and 100,000+ annual visitors

Montana Attorney General Leads Multi-State Opposition to DEI Training Practices
Montana AG argues DEI training scapegoats white employees, violates Title VII

Missoula Police Report Drop in Violent Crime, Rise in Drug Seizures in 2024
Annual report shows violent crime down, drug enforcement up in Missoula

New State Website Helps Montanans Track Wildlife, Plants, and Invasive Species
New dashboards and species tools offer practical data for landowners, conservationists, and citizen scientists in Western Montana

Tim Montana, Lewistown Train, and Missoula’s Film Scene Honored at Montana Tourism Awards
Singer-songwriter joins standout communities and events recognized for strengthening the state’s booming tourism economy

DEQ Clears Subdivision Near Big Sky for Water and Wastewater Facilities
The final Environmental Assessment finds no significant impacts, paving the way for infrastructure development.
DEQ Greenlights Lakeside County Wastewater Upgrade
The permit allows expansion and meets environmental standards

Montana Law Enforcement Academy Celebrates Largest Graduating Class
75 new officers prepare to join law enforcement agencies across the state
Missoula County Allocates $20,800 in Impact Grants to Support Rural Community Projects
Grants cover various community-driven projects in areas such as Bonner and Frenchtown.









