Topic
Government
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.
Missoula Public Library Introduces New Telehealth Pod
A collaborative initiative aims to make pediatric healthcare more accessible in Montana.
Montana Launches Pioneering Free Digital Mental Health Tool for Youth
The initiative, known as Project YES, aims to address the high adolescent suicide rates in Montana.
Missoula Schools Signal Return to COVID-Style Crackdowns—This Time Over Measles
District Warns of Quarantine for Unvaccinated Kids as Local Health Officials Stoke Hysteria
Montana Land Board Approves New Logging Project in Lincoln County
The unanimous decision supports forest rejuvenation and school funding
Montana Leads the Nation with Groundbreaking Right to Compute Act
Governor Greg Gianforte signs pioneering legislation to protect computational rights.
Montana Maintains Low Unemployment with Rate Holding Below 3% for Six Months
Montana’s economy showcases robust growth, significantly outperforming the national average unemployment rate.
Montana Inaugurates Amazon’s New Facility in Belgrade
The new Amazon delivery station is expected to boost local economy with jobs and significant investment.




