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Montana’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.8% for Second Straight Month

State maintains 8th consecutive month below 3% unemployment while ranking among nation’s top five for lowest jobless rates

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Citing Increased Fire Danger, Ravalli County Cuts Burning Season Short with Ban Starting June 30

Despite recent rainfall, ban takes effect Monday ending season four months early

Rep. Troy Downing (R-Mont.) speaks on the House floor Monday in support of H.R. 1190

House Advances Downing Bill that Expands Montana Rural Business Access to Capital Markets

Montana congressman’s first sponsored legislation would require SEC to prioritize rural small business capital formation

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Kalispell Company Steps Up to Help Teachers Buy Classroom Supplies

Plumb-Rite Plumbing’s ‘Clear the List’ initiative offers $2,000 to help four teachers with back-to-school supply costs

Governor Greg Gianforte meets with apprentices from Dick Anderson Construction in Helena

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Address Montana’s Construction, Manufacturing Worker Gap

Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act would provide grants to institutions offering construction and manufacturing training programs

Sen. Sheehy Introduces Bill to Provide Backpay to Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

Legislation aims to restore compensation for nearly 100,000 servicemembers and families affected by Biden administration’s vaccine requirement

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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

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Daines Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Ban Flag Desecration

Montana Republican continues nine-year push for constitutional protection against flag burning

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Montana Leads 28-State Legal Challenge to Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period

Legal challenge argues 72-hour waiting period violates Second Amendment protections under Supreme Court’s Bruen standard

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Drug Trafficking on Montana Tribal Lands

PROTECT Act would expand tribal jurisdiction to prosecute non-Native drug offenders

Free Summer Meals to Kids & Teens 18 and under

Montana Launches Summer Food Service Program for Children Statewide

Free meals available to all youth 18 and under through USDA-sponsored program

Daines on Fox Business: Failure Is Not An Option. We Must Pass the Big Beautiful Bill

Daines Pushes for Big Beautiful Bill Passage, Warns of Chinese Agricultural Threats

Montana senator discusses Ukraine drone strikes, ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ during Fox Business appearance

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New $5 Fee and Grant Program Set to Expand Montana Snowmobiling Industry

Recently filed laws aim to expand trail programs and support snowmobile clubs

Jordyn Muggli’s winning poster honors Montana law enforcement, showcasing the vital support and appreciation from Montana's youngest citizens.

Attorney General Honors Young Artist in Law Enforcement Poster Contest

Miles City Student Wins Top Award in Statewide Recognition Event

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Hardin Man Sentenced to Two Years for Threatening FBI Calls

Glenn Ware repeatedly harassed federal agents with false claims and vulgarities

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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

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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.

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Anti-Trump Missoula Protest Sequel Fizzles

Aging progressives returned to the Missoula Courthouse for a second round of chants, signs, and simmering hysteria—but this time, the crowd barely cracked 200.