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Governor breaks ground on $156M infrastructure investment at MT State Prison Governor breaks ground on $156M infrastructure investment at MT State Prison

News from the office of Governor Gianforte DEER LODGE - Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) Director Brian Gootkin to break ground on a $156 million infrastructure investment at the Montana State Prison (MSP). “After decades of previous administrations applying Band-Aids and kicking the can down the road, we knew it was long overdue to invest in needed repairs at our state prison,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Standing alongside our partners, today we break ground on our investments from last legislative session and start a historic $156 million project for more housing units at the prison.” Gov. Gianforte with Ryan Whi...


Two Eagle River School hosts annual Art Slam Two Eagle River School hosts annual Art Slam


Polson Middle School educator honored Polson Middle School educator honored

News from Betsy Wade, Polson SD #30 Curriculum Coordinator POLSON — Polson School District proudly announces that educator Nicole Camel has been named a recipient of the 2025 National 180 Educator Award by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators who...


Robbing the poor to pay the rich

News from Andrew Useche, House Democrats Communications Director  HELENA — Montana Republicans affirmed their commitment recently to transforming Montana into a playground for the wealthy when the state’s multi-millionaire Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 337. HB 337 lowers Montana&rsq...


MT Community Foundation acknowledges MMIP Awareness Day with statewide billboards MT Community Foundation acknowledges MMIP Awareness Day with statewide billboards

News from Montana Community Foundation HELENA - May 5 was Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, an annual day to raise awareness of the disproportionately high rates of violence and disappearances faced by Indigenous people, particularly women and girls. Each year, Indigenous wom...


Governor secures tax cut for MT businesses Governor secures tax cut for MT businesses

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA ­­- Joining Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson, Governor Greg Gianforte recently celebrated a $250 million tax cut for businesses. “As a businessman, I know how high taxes can hinder the ability o...


FVCC celebrates student creativity with four events FVCC celebrates student creativity with four events

News from FVCC’s Art Dept. KALISPELL - Flathead Valley Community College’s Art Department invites the community to celebrate student creativity through four unique art events. Hosted in the Arts and Technology Building on campus in Kalispell, these events highlight the talent and hard work o...


Cherry Valley continues art show tradition Cherry Valley continues art show tradition

News from Cherry Valley Principal Jon Gustafson   POLSON - Spring is here and once again it is time for Cherry Valley’s annual “Night of The Arts.” The event was held April 24. Every year Cherry Valley celebrates the fabulous artwork created by their students. The theme for this y...


Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship winner announced Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship winner announced

News from the Lake County Job Service Employer Committee LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) is excited to announce the winner of the 2025 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship: Lauryn Buhr. Lauryn is a senior at Ronan High School and has been involved in National Honor Society,...


Montana State initiative receives $500,000 grant for Indigenous food sovereignty work

By Anne Cantrell, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A project at Montana State University that works to support intertribal food sovereignty has received a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation Humanities in Place program to continue and grow its work. The Buffalo Nations Food System Initiative pr...


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