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News from Kyle Schmauch, MT Senate Republicans HELENA — An innovative and groundbreaking technology bill sponsored by Senator Daniel Zolnikov, R-Billings, has been signed into law.  Senate Bill 212, the “Right to Compute Act,” protects Montanans fundamental free speech and property rights by preventing the government from restricting citizens’ use of computer technologies without a compelling state interest, the highest legal standard that also safeguards constitutional rights.  With SB 212, Montana is now the first state in the nation to recognize computation as an extension of constitutional free speech and property rights.  “Comp...

News from Montana Department of Transportation PABLO — The Montana Department of Transportation, along with its partner Riverside Contracting, Inc., will begin safety improvement activities on US Highway 93 at the intersection with Minesinger Trail and North Reservoir Road.  Crews will be ...

News from Tribal Public Health and Lake County Public Health LAKE COUNTY - Tribal Public Health and Lake County Public Health are seeing an increase in Pertussis (whooping cough) cases in our communities. We want to help you stay safe by sharing important information about what to look for and how to pr...

Hiawatha Trail opens MONTANA — On Memorial Day weekend, beginning Friday, May 23, the route of the Hiawatha Scenic Bike Tail will open. Considered the “Crown Jewel” of rails-to-trails adventure and located just off I-90 close to the Montana-Idaho border. Go to: https://www.ridethehiawa...

News from LifeCenter NW, Gov. Office of Community Service HELENA - Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras will honor 60 Montanans who saved 164 lives through organ donation in 2024 by presenting them with the Governor’s Gift of Life Award on Friday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena. The ...

News from Fellowship Fitness POLSON — On Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m. a 5K Fun Run will be held by Fellowship Fitness as a fundraiser to support free wellness opportunities for all.  Fellowship Fitness was established in October 2022 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in partnership with...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Montana’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 2.7% in March, marking the sixth consecutive month of unemployment below 3%.  Total employment (which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers) decreased slightly in Marc...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte WASHINGTON, D.C. – Joining President Donald J. Trump at the White House, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated executive orders signed by the president aimed at unleashing American energy. “After years of Joe Biden picking winners and losers, ...

Ismayla Alden RONAN - Ismayla Isla-Dawn Alden was born on April 13, 2025, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and 19 inches long. Parents are Chance Alden and Anvianna Bossy of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Joe and Charlene Alden ...

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the fifth year of the new online application process, which allows Fish, Wildlife & P...