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Briefs for April 2, 2025

Comment on Special Ed. funding application   News from Danni McCarthy, State Special Education Director MONTANA -  Montana’s Annual Application for Funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is available for public comment from April 1-30, 2025. A copy of the appli...

Bills aim to resolve law enforcement dispute between state, county, CSKT Bills aim to resolve law enforcement dispute between state, county, CSKT

Lawmakers have proposed two bills this session that aim to resolve a long-standing law enforcement dispute between the state of Montana, Lake County and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. At the center of the conflict is Public Law 280, a federal law that shifts law enforcement jurisdiction on s...

Valley Views

As a pulmonary physician I am passionate about the need to preserve the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) clean energy tax credits, and you should be too. Quite simply, they benefit the physical and economic health of my patients, their children, our cities, rural areas, the state, and the country. And they do t...

Governor celebrates National Ag Day at the state capitol Governor celebrates National Ag Day at the state capitol

HELENA -  Joining Montana Department of Agriculture Director Jillien Streit on March 18, Governor Greg Gianforte in the State Capitol thanked Montana farmers and ranchers as part of National Agriculture Day. “Our farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to grow and raise world-class products to fee...

Montana farmers troubled by tariffs Montana farmers troubled by tariffs

Montana farmers are worried about being whipsawed in a trade war as the United States trades tariffs on farm products with China, Canada and Mexico. Wheat and lentil exports are likely to face tougher markets in the coming year as tariffs erode favorable trade terms in Canada and China, producers told Mon...

Flathead Lake State Park volunteer stewardship program recruits new members Flathead Lake State Park volunteer stewardship program recruits new members

News from USDA NRCS BOZEMAN — “February was overall a month of steady snow accumulation in Montana,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist. SNOTELs across the state reported 1-4 inches of precipitation equaling about 10-30 inches of snow durin...

Gov. Gianforte: House Bill 39 empowers voters, upholds Constitution Gov. Gianforte:  House Bill 39 empowers voters, upholds Constitution

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Gianforte recently signed House Bill 39, a judicial reform bill that allows political parties to donate to judicial candidates. “As Americans, we cherish our freedoms of speech and association,” Gov. Gianforte said. &ldquo...

New funding available for community-led bear conflict prevention  New funding available for community-led bear conflict prevention 

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — Montanans living and working around grizzly bears are invited to apply for funding to help their communities adopt bear-resistant infrastructure and public education initiatives aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflicts.  The Montana Commu...

Preventing a bite: The best way to avoid tickborne diseases Preventing  a bite:  The best way to avoid  tickborne  diseases

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Montana’s spring brings outdoor fun for people and pets but also awakens ticks.  Enjoy the warm weather while taking precautions to protect against these seasonal pests. Prompt tick removal minimizes disease risk, as transmission isn’t always immedi...

Montana Transparency Project

Montana’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed the state’s longstanding commitment to government transparency, rejecting efforts by lawmakers to conceal the inner workings of the legislative process. The ruling in Saslav v. Howe is a victory for open government advocates and a critical test of the state&...


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