Category: Government

Federal Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Challenging Trump Energy Orders, Protecting Montana’s Mining Revival
Attorney General Knudsen led 20-state coalition in successful jurisdictional challenge to youth climate case targeting coal and energy policies

Missoula Mayor’s Office Manufactures ‘Misinformation’ Crisis Regarding Migrant Placements
Mayor endorsed migrant placement groups publicly, goes radio silent when asked for actual numbers

Washington’s Broken Promise Threatens Rural Montana Schools
Rep. Maness: Beaverhead County shorted $2.26 million since 2008, long before current government shutdown

Missoula Eliminates Waiting for Roofing Permits After Storm Damage Delays
New permit system eliminates multi-day waits for urgent home repairs

Montana AG Files Brief Supporting Trump as Judge Blocks Oregon Guard Deployment
Montana backs federal response to ‘war zone’ violence against ICE agents in Portland

Missoula Seeks Public Input on Downtown Project Design Before Federal Funding Locks in Features
Survey allows community to prioritize parking, traffic flow, and business access in Downtown SAM project

Energy Secretary, Multi-State Governors Gather in Bozeman to Address Montana’s Power Demand Surge
Summit brings federal and industry leaders as electricity demand projections double in two years

Montana Breaks Healthcare Monopolies, Expands Patient Access
Pharmacists now prescribe routine medications while new facilities bypass competitor vetoes

Montana State Locks in Long-Term VA Research Deal
TechLink Center’s five-year agreement expands university’s role in commercializing veterans’ healthcare innovations

Montana Public Defender Director Brett Schandelson to Step Down in November
Schandelson served nearly eight years, with replacement to be named

Senate Confirms Kurt Alme as U.S. Attorney for Montana
Confirmation formalizes leadership of office prosecuting high-profile drug, immigration, and reservation abuse cases











