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News from Montana Department of Transportation LAKE COUNTY — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to install shoulder rumble strips on about 50 miles of Highway U.S. 93, between Evaro and Polson. Proposed work includes installing shoulder rumble strips to reduce road departures. No new Right-of-Way or utility relocations will be needed. Additionally, MDT would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to move the left turn lanes on U.S. 93 to the other side of the median at the Minesinger intersection near Pablo and Polson. The purpose of the project is to improve safety fo...

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing the nationwide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts option. “The EQIP Conservation Incentive Contracts give each state the ability to iden...

For the past eight years I have served on the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, six as Chair. When combined with my eight years in the House, I have spent more time evaluating the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) regulatory duties and commissioners than anyone in the legislature. The PSC...

News from MT FWP MONTANA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment on a proposal for the annual release of pen-raised ring-necked pheasants on suitable state lands. FWP has administered a pheasant release program since 1987, which has inv...

News from the Office of the Governor  EAST HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited Diehl Ranch Co. in East Helena to discuss the impact of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies on the state’s agriculture industry.  “For too long, Montana producers have had to pay taxes o...

POLSON — Scout Troop 1947 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to recognize new Eagle Scout William “Trae” Wyman III on Sunday at the New Life Christian Center in Polson. Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, is considered a prestigious accomplishment considering that only about 7% ...

News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana entrepreneurs have a new tool to grow their businesses. Approved by the governor in December, the Montana Down Payment Assistance Program is a public-private partnership between the State of Montana and Mo...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — With over a month remaining, this season’s wolf harvest is on par with past seasons in the state of Montana. As of today, 166 wolves have been harvested during the current hunting and trapping seasons, a number similar to that of previous year...

News from the office of Senator Tester MISSOULA —“For far too long, veterans in Western Montana had to make do with an undersized clinic that made it hard for VA’s dedicated staff to deliver quality care—but after today, I’m proud to finally say ‘no more,’&rdquo...

News from DNRC HELENA — Damaging floods caused by ice jams are a fact of life in winter along many Montana rivers and streams. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reminds residents to be observant and prepared for flooding conditions as cold temperatures increase the threa...