Government
News from DNRC HELENA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has awarded $3.1 million to fund projects to reduce wildfire risk to communities and improve forest health. “By supporting these community-driven projects, we’re not only tackling the wildfire crisis, but also safeguarding Montana’s unique way of life,” said Governor Greg Gianforte. “These efforts are crucial for both protecting our forests and bolstering our economy.” Project funding comes from the State Fire Suppression Fund, which was bolstered by a significant increase in funding through House Bill 883 during the 68th Monta...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester issued the following statement on March 7 in response to the reported decision by USPS Postmaster Louis DeJoy to relocate Missoula’s Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) outgoing operations to Spokane, Wash...
News from the Dept. of the Interior RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — On Feb. 26, the Biden-Harris administration announced the release of the 2024 Request for Proposals for the America the Beautiful Challenge, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The program, which was launched...
News from the office of the Governor MISSOULA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Feb. 27 the State of Montana reached its annual goal for acres placed under active forest management, the third consecutive year achieving this stewardship milestone. Under the leadership of Director Amanda Kas...
News from DPHHS HELENA — Governor Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Charlie Brereton recently announced an expansion of behavioral health services for Montanans. The announcement comes after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved a waiver sou...
News from Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Feb. 20, 2024, the Montana Association of Counties (“MACo”), Wild Montana, and the Montana Wildlife Federation responded to Governor Gianforte’s motion to stay a district court ruling ordering him to comply with his constitutional obligation ...
News from Upper Seven Law MISSOULA — On Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, a group of Montanans, including transgender and intersex individuals and the Montana Two Spirit Society, moved for summary judgment in Edwards v. Montana—a lawsuit challenging Montana Senate Bill 458 (2023). &ld...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Montana acting state director Jake Ceartin announced recently that organizations with capacity to provide assistance to agricultural producers applying for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants can now...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the appointment of Zachary Bashoor of Arlee to the Future Fisheries Review Panel. Bashoor is a University of Montana graduate with a degree in Forest Resource Management and Wildland Fire Science, Bashoo...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton, Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced increased support for families’ childcare costs through the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship Pr...