Category: Government

Montana Housing Crisis Drives Downing’s Federal Repair Program Push
Downing’s bipartisan bill would provide repair grants to homeowners, forgivable loans to small landlords with affordability strings attached

Butte-Silver Bow Levies Tax Against Property Owners to Cover SNAP as Democrats Block Federal Funding
Emergency powers designed for disasters used to impose permanent tax with no repayment mechanism

Gianforte Donates Quarter of Salary to Montana Hunger Relief as Communities Fill Federal Funding Gap
Governor’s donation supports nonprofit meat processor as statewide food drives address suspended SNAP benefits

Daines: Major Flight Delays Coming as Shutdown Sets Historic Record
Montana Senator warns of airline disruptions as Democrats block 14th vote to reopen government on day 35 of shutdown

Missoula Food for Fines Program Returns as Federal SNAP Benefits Remain Suspended
Local parking commission partners with food bank during government shutdown affecting 42 million Americans

Montana Logs 6,000 New Business Registrations in October
October figures put state on track to break 2024 record of nearly 64,000 business filings

Report: Majority of Montana’s Long-Term Debt Tied to Pensions
Pensions account for 60 percent of Montana’s state and local long-term debt.

Missoula Activists Plan ‘Die-In’ as Democrats Block 13th Reopening Vote
Senate Democrats block funding as local activists target Republicans over SNAP cuts

Montana Democrats Use SNAP, Food Banks as Political Tool to Cover Congressional Shutdown Tactics
Activist groups pressure Gianforte to drain state fund with no reimbursement guarantee while Democrats refuse to reopen government

Century-Old Stoltze Lumber Honored During Montana Forest Products Week
Company’s century of sustainable forestry and renewable energy innovation recognized during statewide industry celebration

The ‘Conservative Case for WARD’ Isn’t Conservative
Using water policy to back-door price controls isn’t conservatism—it’s progressivism.

Missoula Council Approves $211K Homeless Contract Despite Split Vote on Accountability
City has spent over $20,000 in recent cleanup costs around Poverello Center facility










