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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana has the third lowest unemployment rate in the nation, behind South Dakota and North Dakota. Montana’s unemployment rate remained unchanged and near its record low at 2.7 percent in April, continuing the historic 46 consecutive months of unemployment at or below 3.4 percent and 7 consecutive months below 3 percent. “With more Montanans working than ever before, we’re continuing our historic stretch of near record low unemployment and leading the nation with the third lowest rate,” Governor Gianforte said. “As we work to put more money back in t...
News from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana MISSOULA – A Pablo man and woman who both admitted trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine were sentenced on May 22, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Thomas Joseph Spotted Eagle, 42, was sentenced to 121 months in prison and five yea...
BOZEMAN — Two years ago, a research team led by Montana State University assistant professor Martin Mosquera discovered that photons – the smallest possible units of light – can be controlled with color superposition to interact with and reveal specific information about molecules. For t...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks FLATHEAD RIVER - Building on a 2020 regulation that restricted anglers to single-pointed hooks on the three forks of the Flathead River upstream of the Teakettle Fishing Access Site, the new rule extends the ban on treble and double hooks to the main stem of th...
ST. IGNATIUS - As we age, balance is important for health and safety. Decrease in balance can lead to falls, injuries and reduced independence. One exercise to help improve balance is, while standing at the kitchen sink or counter, stand on one leg using the counter for support, hold for 5-1...
POLSON - The Polson Senior Community mourns the death of our longtime volunteer Harvey Kinitzer. He was a reliable asset for us in many capacities, including our transportation program. Trish Campbell approached a member of the Montana Repertory Dance Touring Company to lead the ladies in their reg...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana producers have a timely opportunity to enhance their land and wildlife habitat through the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with additional incentives offered through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Upland Game...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte SHERIDAN - Joining Heart of the Rockies Initiative, Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) Director Christy Clark recently visited the Barnosky Ranch in Madison County to highlight local efforts to prevent wildlife conflict, prote...
News from the Office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On May 8, Governor Greg Gianforte secured historic funding to raise starting teacher pay, signing into law the STARS Act to continue incentivizing school districts to increase to baseline teacher pay. The STARS Act, or Student and Teacher Adva...
News from Carol Cory LAKESIDE — The West Shore Community Library is excited to offer the 2025 Summer Reading Program for children ages 3 - 13. “Color Our World” is this year’s theme and will include drawing, painting, fiber arts and 3-D forms. These activities will be offered thr...
