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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

Bilateral Diplomatic Meeting Between South Korea and the United States

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

Big Sky Bright Future Summit Governors Panel

Energy Secretary Declares ‘Era of Energy Subtraction’ Over at Montana Summit

Wright calls artificial intelligence the ‘next Manhattan Project’ as four governors rally behind energy expansion

Governor Gianforte Visits Last Mile Technology Program

Montana Launches Services for Former Inmates’ Riskiest Period

Federal Medicaid waiver allows behavioral health services to begin 30 days before prison release

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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

Mass Rally for Charlie Kirk

Thousands Rally at MSU Memorial Event for Assassinated Conservative Leader Charlie Kirk

Governor Gianforte and Vivek Ramaswamy address crowd of nearly 4,000 in one of largest political events in recent MSU history

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Senate Passes Bill to Reverse Montana Coal Leasing Ban, Sends to Trump’s Desk

Legislation set to save nearly 1,000 jobs and billions in state revenue

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Montana Public Defender Director Brett Schandelson to Step Down in November

Schandelson served nearly eight years, with replacement to be named

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Montana Communities Compete for $26.5 Million Mental Health Facility After Political Dispute Stalls Project

State seeks proposals for 32-bed facility to serve mentally ill defendants after waitlist grows to 128 people

Patriotic Tribute at a Veterans' Cemetery

VA Awards $1.5 Million for Western Montana Veterans Cemetery Expansion

Expansion will serve more than 17,000 veterans and eligible family members

USAC Groundbreaking Ceremony at Construction Site

Thompson Falls Antimony Expansion Creates 25 Jobs as Montana Breaks Chinese Mineral Dependence

$15 million expansion will quadruple production at nation’s only antimony smelter as Defense Department awards $245 million contract

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October Turning Point USA Event at Montana State Features Ramaswamy, Gianforte

The October 7 “American Comeback Tour” event continues Charlie Kirk’s mission of campus engagement after his assassination

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Montana Secures $1.3 Billion Wheat Deal with Taiwan Through 2029

Four-Year Agreement Covers 21.5% of State’s Annual Wheat Production

MSU Roundtable with Education Secretary McMahon

Education Secretary Praises Montana’s Workforce Development Model During MSU Visit

Visit highlights state’s apprenticeship growth and industry partnerships as model for national policy

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Montana Unemployment Rises to 2.9% But Extends Historic Streak Below 3.4%

State remains among top five nationally despite slight August increase from July’s 2.8%

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Montana Centenarians Share Secrets as State Tackles Aging Challenges

21 Montanans reached 100 in 2025, celebrated at conference addressing long-term care crisis

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Industry Executives Dominate Gianforte’s Energy Task Force Appointments

Twenty-member panel includes utility executives and energy company officials, with bipartisan legislative leadership from Pope and Parry

Gianforte Launches Energy Task Force to Address Growing Grid Demands

Task force will develop strategies to increase Montana’s affordable energy supply as electricity demand projections double