Government

News from the MT Dept. of Labor & Industry HELENA - The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) announced recently it will begin enforcing the Legal Employment and Government Accountability Law, a new state law that requires employers to verify the lawful employment status of all workers prior to hiring. House Bill 226, sponsored by Representative Courtnay Sprunger (R-Kalispell), was signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte on May 1. The law, known as the LEGAL Act, has an effective date of July 1, 2025, and authorizes DLI to conduct employer audits and investigations—both through random selection and in response to citizen complaints. “This legislation...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte KALISPELL – Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined law enforcement officers and advocates in Kalispell to recognize a new Montana law that strengthens penalties for drivers who kill a person while driving under the influence of alcohol. “This ne...

News from the office of the Governor HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the launch of a new Medicaid-funded program to support eligible Montanans with housing-related needs as part of the state’s Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Treatment (HEART) program. ...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte MISSOULA – Governor Gianforte recently continued his 56 County Tour visiting with Montanans in Flathead, Lake, and Missoula counties to celebrate legislative partnerships and business innovation in western Montana.  “Working with our partner...

News from the Lake County  Election Office LAKE COUNTY — The following individuals have filed for positions in the Sept. 9 Municipal Primary Election.  Mayor of St. Ignatius - Daren Incashola Town Judge of St. Ignatius - Mary Leishman City Commissioner of St. Ignatius (At Large...

News from DPHHS MONTANA ­— Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced recently the Montana Farm Direct Program is transitioning to an electronic platform for the 2025 farmers’ market season. Moving to an electronic farmers’ market removes the arch...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte recently attended the Reagan National Economic Forum (RNEF) at the Reagan Presidential Library in California to highlight recent reforms in Montana that made the state a national leader in housing policy. The governor was one...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined local, state, tribal, and federal agency administrators, and fire management officers for the 2025 Fire Season Briefing. “We are here today to pledge our shared commitment to protect Montanans, our...

News from OPI HELENA - Superintendent Susie Hedalen is pleased to announce the launch of Montana’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), ensuring children and teens across the state have access to healthy, nutritious meals throughout the summer. Sponsored by the United States Department of Agricultu...

MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Boaters in Montana no longer need a validation decal from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks thanks to legislation signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte on May 1. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Steve Kelly and was proposed by FWP. The main feature ...