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HELENA — There’s broad bipartisan agreement in the Montana Capitol that rising housing costs, driven by the state’s finite supply of homes and rapid in-migration from other states, rank among the most pressing issues facing Montana residents. According to real estate website Zillow, the typical home price in Montana was $430,000 in January, a slight dip from last summer, but an increase of nearly double in five years. Anecdotal evidence indicates that rents are also a major pain point for many residents, particularly in tight markets around Bozeman, Missoula and the Flathead Valley. A poll commissioned by University of Montana researchers last year found that t...
MONTANA — As the 2023 Legislature enters its second half, Montana Free Press is assessing how bills falling under the environmental umbrella — broadly defined — fared during the first 45 days of the session. Here we zero in on proposals to strike, add or amend laws and rules regulating coal...
The 2023 Legislature has made it to the session’s halfway point. For those who spend their time at the Capitol, it means marathon days, intense rhetoric, and heightened tempers. We went into this session laser-focused on an agenda that supports Montana families, like cutting property taxes for...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird boat traffic returning from mussel-positive areas such as Lakes Mead, Havasu, Pleasant and Powell. Boat owners coming to Montana must have their vessel inspected...
News from Valerie Lindstrom, Mission Valley Choral Society MISSION VALLEY — The Mission Valley Choral Society Palm Sunday weekend concerts are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, April 1, at the Mission in St. Ignatius and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A m...
News form Natural Resources Conservation Service BOZEMAN — After a large late January storm ended several weeks of dry weather, active weather has persisted. “There were not many days in February in which it wasn’t snowing somewhere in Montana,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Res...
News from North Lake County Public Library District POLSON — Remember the North Lake County Public Library has a new temporary location and is temporarily operating at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E (United Methodist Church). We will be open for our regular hours of service: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to ...
News from Serve Montana HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) are pleased to announce 100 Montana high school seniors have been awarded Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. This scholarship is offered in...
POLSON — A songwriter from Polson has just announced the launch of an organization that will help strengthen mental health support for young people in underserved areas like where he grew up. Songwriter Tom Fugleberg, son of longtime Polson “newspaper guy” Paul Fugleberg, launched ...
News from the MT Department of Commerce HELENA — To protect Montana businesses and encourage strong cybersecurity practices, the Montana Department of Commerce recently announced the launch of the Montana Cybersecurity Program. Through the program, the Department of Commerce will award small to me...
