2025 Governor's Youth Hunting Story Contest Announcement

Governor Launches Fourth Annual Youth Hunting Story Contest

Contest encourages Montana youth ages 10-17 to share hunting experiences through stories and photos

Montana-Ireland Trade Commission Leaders with Irish Senator

What Does Montana’s New Ireland Commission Actually Do?

New commission raises $500, uses 68 staff hours while planning Ireland trip

Veterans Gather at Marine Corps League 924

Ten Southwest Montana Veterans Receive 2024 Governor’s Commendation

Ceremonies in Dillon and Butte recognized veterans from Vietnam to Afghanistan for military service and community leadership

Governor Gianforte at Rivian Belgrade Ribbon Cutting

Rivian Opens Montana’s First Electric Vehicle Service Center in Belgrade

20,000-square-foot facility will serve EV owners across region with service and test drives

Montana Submits Waiver to Implement Federal Medicaid Work Requirements Early

State submits HELP waiver to implement community engagement and graduated cost-sharing under new federal framework

Governor Gianforte Honoring Veteran

Governor Seeks Nominations for 2025 Veteran Commendation

October 20 deadline for applications recognizing veterans’ community service

Governor Gianforte and Visionary Broadband CEO at Whitehall ceremony

Montana Approves $308 Million in Broadband Grants Under New Federal Rules

32 projects will connect all unserved locations statewide as Trump administration’s technology-neutral policy delivers results

Military Service Recognition Ceremony

Malmstrom Servicemember Receives Spirit of Montana Award

Technical Sergeant Cassandra Hackley recognized for connecting base with Montana communities

Governor Gianforte ribbon cutting at Eshylon Scientific

California Semiconductor Company ‘Pulls Tent Stakes’ from Bay Area for Access to MSU’s Quantum Lab

Eshylon Scientific brings $1 million investment to Bozeman, plans tenfold expansion

Community Gathering and Outdoor Discussion

Grizzly Conflicts More Than Double as Gianforte Pushes for State Management

State tracking data shows 139 conflicts this year, up from 59 cases reported in July

a now hiring sign in front of a building

Montana Hits 10th Straight Month Under 3% Unemployment, Extends Record Streak

Construction sector adds 500+ jobs as rural counties dominate lowest unemployment rankings

silhouette of electric post during sunset

Gianforte Supports NorthWestern-Black Hills Merger as Rate Questions Emerge

Black Hills customers in Colorado pay $20 more monthly than Montana ratepayers for same usage

Gov. Gianforte Ribbon Cutting at EquipmentShare Helena

EquipmentShare Opens Helena Facility, Plans $81M Montana Expansion

Company plans 82 jobs across Helena, Billings, Kalispell and Great Falls locations

Veterans Honored in Awards Ceremony

Four Yellowstone County Veterans Receive Governor’s Commendation

Recipients served in conflicts from Vietnam to Iraq, continue community work in retirement

Workforce Modernization Announcement at Boeing Facility

Montana Launches Initiative to Upskill Workers, Re-Engage 100,000 Who Left Labor Force

406 JOBS Initiative targets automation-resistant careers while addressing state’s critical labor shortage

Property Taxes

Montana Homeowners Can Claim One-Time Property Tax Rebates Up to $400 Starting Friday

Applicants could be automatically enrolled in the state’s more complex Homestead Rate tax tiers

Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Office Sign

Could Coal Development Ease Property Tax Burden While Funding Montana Schools?

State officials invoke constitutional mandate in letters to BLM, arguing federal coal restrictions violate duty to maximize trust land revenues

Daily Montanan’s Legal Demand for Government Interviews Rebuffed by State

State officials cited editorial bias, out-of-state funding, and connections to international billionaire donors