Government
News from the MT Districting Commission MONTANA — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission revised its agenda for November 30 to reconsider two bill drafts it wants to propose to the 2023 Legislature. The next opportunity for the public to provide in-person and remote testimony on proposed House district lines is on Dec. 10 when the commission takes comments on the proposed House districts developed during the Nov. 28-Dec. 1 work session, possible pairings to create Senate districts, and holdover senator assignments. To view the December meeting schedule visit the commission’s website: https://leg.mt.gov/content/Districting/2020/Misc-Documents/MDAC-Winter-Mee...
News from the Montana Legislative Branch HELENA — The Montana Legislature’s Nomination Committee for the Commissioner on Political Practices is seeking applications for the position of Commissioner of Political Practices. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to: ...
News from the Montana Legislative Branch HELENA — The Legislative Audit Committee (LAC) will meet Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in room 172 of the State Capitol building and via zoom at 9 a.m. The Legislative Audit Committee ensures accountability for the disposition and use of public funds, and the effic...
News from Department of Public Health and Human Services HELENA — In a ceremony at the State Capitol on Nov. 29, Governor Greg Gianforte joined Montana families to celebrate Adoption Month. “Adoption is a precious, lifechanging gift,” Governor Gianforte said. “To m...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — The public is invited to attend upcoming meetings between Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and private landowners whose land is under conservation easement in northwest Montana. These meetings encompass lands under the following easements: L...
News from Alex Sakariassen, Montana Free Press MONTANA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court Tuesday challenging the rulings of a district court judge who overturned four election administration laws passed by the 2021 Legislature. The notice...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — In a Good Neighbor Authority timber sale area in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday selected the 2022 State Capitol Christmas tree. “Harvested on our public lands, this Montana tree will be proudl...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced in mid-November that it will establish a Vet Center Scholarship Program to assist individuals pursuing graduate degrees in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental h...
News from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public input through a Federal Register request for information on implementation of more than $19 billion provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. USDA’s Natura...
News from the office of Senator Daines WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Republicans elected their leadership team for the 118th Congress. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) was elected to serve as Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). The NRSC is the official campaign organiz...
