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News from DNRC HELENA — The Montana Sage Grouse Oversight Team will meet at DNRC Headquarters in Helena, in the Montana room, Friday, Feb. 11, from 1-4 p.m. Members of the public are invited to participate in person or virtually via Zoom, with a time dedicated for public comment. Contact Emily Moran at: emoran@mt.gov for login information. A discussion of SB230 - transfer of Stewardship funds deposit to the state general fund - and authorization for a new grant cycle is planned during the meeting. The MSGOT oversees implementation of Montana’s Sage Grouse Conservation Strategy by the Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program. Details about MSGOT a...
News from Sarah Lawlor / Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College named local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. ...
High honor roll 3.50-4.0 GPA Seniors: Derreck Christensen, Vanessa Horner, Laurel Miller, Jaedyn Murray, Riley Richter, Gunnar Swanson, Cade Vanvleet Juniors: Cleo Hahn Sophomores: Samuel Christensen, Martha Klaus, Shamus Wheeldon Freshmen: Nathan Hutfles, Gage Todd, Zachary Storaasli...
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 inclu...
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...
