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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently unveiled his “Path to Security and Prosperity,” a historic pro-job, pro-family, pro-business budget for the State of Montana for the next biennium. Governor Gianforte’s “Path to Security and Prosperity” cuts income taxes, reduces property taxes for primary homeowners, and invests in public safety, education, and Montana’s future. “The strong foundation of a prosperous society is made up of three pillars: economic freedom, safe communities, and strong families who have access to opportunity,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Our Path to Security and...

Enjoy Mission Valley Choral Society Christmas Concert weekend  News from Mission Valley Choral Society MISSION VALLEY — Save the date for the Mission Valley Choral Society Christmas Concert weekend. Concerts are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at the St. Ignatius Mission and 4 p...

News from NRCS BOZEMAN — Last summer, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana went around the entire state to capture success stories between field office staff and landowners, producers, and partners. For two weeks, staff from the NRCS state office and a production crew went out ...

News from Shane A. Morigeau, CSKT Tribal Attorney, Public Affairs Officer The eleven governments of the new Governance Body—called for in the March 2024 IJC reference on the Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed—have each approved the Terms of Reference, setting the stage for meaningful action to reduce ...

 News from USDA, Farm Service Agency LAKE COUNTY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed ballots last week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certa...

ST. IGNATIUS  — We will have a table at the 4-H Bazaar on Dec. 14 at the St. Ignatius High School.  We will have baked goods and crafts. Donations for the bake sale will be welcomed. We had good participation in the bingo day on Nov. 9 with two blackouts. So each winner got $40 and a turke...

POLSON  — The Country Store is up and running. This fine group of volunteers are continuing to provide low cost clothing and household items to those in need in our community. You can help with donations of time and financial support for this long-time community service organization. The Polson...

ARLEE — Happy Thanksgiving from the Arlee Senior Citizens Board Days are getting shorter, wind is blowing the leaves you raked all over lawn, nights are below freezing, but the beauty of sunny and cloudy days with a little rain mixed in prepares us for those cold winter nights. Events: Arlee s...

For her entire life, Emilie McGrath heard stories about her grandfather, Raymond William Latty, even though he died many years before her birth. Her father John Latty kept his Pops’ memory alive by sharing stories about him all through her growing up years. Raymond grew up living and working on a fa...

News from the Department of the Interior WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) announced the disbursement of $16.45 billion in revenues generated in fiscal year 2024 from energy production on federal and Tribal onshore lands, and fede...