Tag: federal funding

Montana Issues Partial SNAP Benefits as Federal Shutdown Nears End
State issues 65% of maximum allotments as Senate passes bill to fully fund program through September 2026

Some Local Libraries Continue Hot Spot Lending Program as COVID-Era Funding Expires
Local library boards and Friends groups step in to continue internet access service after federal COVID funds expire

Supreme Court Clears Path to Defund Planned Parenthood as ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Takes a Byrd Bath
Supreme Court clears the way to defund Planned Parenthood—now it’s Montana’s turn

Montana Ramps Up Broadband Expansion as Trump Admin Cuts Red Tape
New federal guidelines eliminate Biden-era requirements and embrace “technology neutrality” as Montana prepares to deploy $629 million in broadband funding



