Government
News from USDA Rural Development Montana BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Oct. 18 new investments in clean energy initiatives that will directly benefit rural communities in Montana. As part of a nationwide effort to combat climate change and lower energy costs, the USDA is partnering with farmers, small business owners, and electric cooperatives through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. “Farmers, rural business owners and electric cooperatives are the backbone of our economy, and we are partnering with them to expand their operations while creating jobs and lowering energy cost...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana was ranked as a top state for fiscal responsibility and tax relief in a recent report from the nationally recognized Cato Institute, which graded states and their leadership on tax and spending rec...
News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes sent a letter to the U.S. EPA on Tuesday, Oct. 8, voicing significant concerns about EPA’s preferred remedy to address toxic waste at the Columbia Falls superfund site. EP...
News from the Montana Department of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the launch of a new grant program designed to support rural and tribal agricultural businesses and promote economic diversification across the state. The funding is through Commerce’s Agr...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte BILLINGS – Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited with representatives from the HER Campaign to highlight their work to support survivors of human trafficking through residential programs. “Human trafficking is a despicable, heartbreaking crime...
POLSON — To increase transparency and understanding of local government and how it works, the City of Polson hosted a Civics 101 class on Oct. 29. Polson City Manager Ed Meece prepared a Powerpoint presentation that’s available at the city’s website for those interested who couldn&...
News from Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — The 2024 General Election is underway. The 2024 General Election officially began Friday for Montana’s military and overseas voters. Meanwhile, absentee ballots will be mailed to eligible absentee voters on Oct. 11. Election Day is Tu...
News from Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA - Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen launched the 2024 U.S. Constitution Contest on Tuesday during a Constitution Day celebration at the Montana State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated nationwide each Sept. 17 to honor th...
MISSOULA — Montana’s Medicaid expansion program will sunset in 2025, barring its renewal before the Montana Legislature, and its passage is by no means secured ahead of what could be a busy session. State Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick, the Republican majority leader in his chamber, said that Medicaid...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of grizzly bears. Issuing the final EIS is a key step in a process tha...
