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Government
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
‘Listen to Your Gut’: Montana PSA Features Elder Fraud Victim’s Warning
Campaign features Anaconda resident who lost life savings to fake DEA scammer
Montana State Prison Water ‘Fully Restored’ but Inmates Still on Bottled Water
Two-week crisis ends with system restoration, but boil advisory remains as $21 million infrastructure replacement moves forward
MSU Grant Creates ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Photonics Development in Montana
$1.1M federal grant eliminates testing bottleneck that forced Montana companies to seek services elsewhere
Regier, Hedalen Announce Legislation to End State Funding for ‘Woke’ Teacher Conferences
Senate President reserves first bill for 2027 session following controversial educator conference recordings
Gianforte Uses Montana’s Quantum Computing Reputation as Diplomatic Tool in Japan Trade Talks
Traditional wheat trade relationships provide foundation for Montana’s emerging technology diplomacy in Asia
Missoula Property Tax Bills Arrive With Promised Increases From County and City
Missoula officials deliver on their tax increase promise with some property tax bills jumping 22%
Montana Doubles Down on Vaccine Promotion Despite Federal Policy Shift to Individual Choice
Department promotes aggressive campaigns for 32 measles cases while 2,400+ STD cases get routine reporting
Montana Education Head Draws ‘Firm Line’ on School Compliance After Pride Flag Violations, Conference Recordings
Missoula’s Pride flag loophole and recordings of educators discussing ways to circumvent parents prompt statewide compliance directive
Gianforte Promotes Montana Products to South Korea, State’s Second-Largest Trading Partner
South Korea purchased $353 million in Montana wheat, beef, coal, and industrial machinery in 2024




