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Governor cuts ribbon on new energy facility Governor cuts ribbon on new energy facility

News from the office of Governor Gianforte DILLON — Governor Greg Gianforte recently cut the ribbon on Clēnera’s Apex Solar project, celebrating a new source of American-made energy in Montana. “We’re ramping up energy production in Montana with our all-of-the-above approach, from wind, to oil and gas, to solar, to hydropower,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We’ll continue to promote innovation and reduce burdensome regulations to be a leader in energy production and attract job creators like Clēnera to Montana.” “With more American-made energy in Montana, we’ll also reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources and bring down th...


NRCS Conservation funding application deadline is Oct. 27

News from the USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making more than $3 billion in funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024. As first announce...


$1.1M+ secured to curb drug trafficking in Montana

News from the office of Senator Tester  U.S. Senate — As a part of his continued efforts to combat drug trafficking in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $1,161,355 in funding for law enforcement, public education, and supporting at-risk youth.  As a senior member of the S...


Interior Department launches Water Recycling Program

News from the Dept. of the Interior   WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced the launch of a new large-scale water recycling program and made $180 million in initial funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available for projects aimed at crea...


Legislative Notes Legislative Notes

The recent spate of headlines about grizzly bear attacks and human-bear conflicts highlights the need for the federal government to return management of grizzlies to the State of Montana.  Grizzly bears are still listed under the federal Engendered Species Act despite their populations having been re...


More than $10.5M secured to support MT law enforcement, enhance public safety, assist crime victims

News the office of Senator Jon Tester U.S. SENATE — As a part of his continued work to fully fund and equip law enforcement and promote public safety in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $10,550,338 in funding to strengthen law enforcement and provide courts, families, and victims of ...


Interior Dept. launches effort to preserve Federal Indian Boarding School oral history

News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced the launch of an oral history project that will document and make accessible the experiences of the generations of Indigenous children who attended the federal boarding school system. This effort &nd...


Constitution Contest for MT students announced

News from MT Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced the 2023 U.S. Constitution Contest on Monday during a Constitution Day celebration in the rotunda of the State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated each Sept. 17 in honor of the si...


Investments made to help restore Bison populations, grassland ecosystems

News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced $5 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support the restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities. The funding will support Tribally l...


Volunteers sought for Lake County Board of Adjustment

News from Lake County Planning LAKE COUNTY — Lake County seeks volunteers to serve on the Board of Adjustment.  One member vacancy and two alternate member vacancies are currently open until filled.   This board hears and decides on zoning-related issues such as conditional uses, vari...


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