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CSKT announces proposed Non-Tribal Member hunting and recreation regulations

News from the CSKT Natural Resources Department FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2023 to Feb. 28, 2024 Flathead Indian Reservation Joint Tribal/State Fishing and Bird Hunting and Recreation Regulations and proposed changes. The Tribal Council welcomes comments from the public on these draft regulations. Public comment will be accepted via letter, mail to the Permit office located at 406 6th Ave. E, Polson, MT 59860, via email to (Amanda.Bourdon@cskt.org) or (stephanie.gillin@cskt.org). All oral comments will be taken on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2023 from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. at the Permit Office.   All co...


Daines’ bipartisan Forest Management Bill passes U.S. Senate

News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the passage of his bipartisan bill to facilitate efficient and effective forest management by empowering collaboratives and public-private partnerships.  “Collaboration is key in better man...


Committee probing judiciary adopts amended final report Committee probing judiciary adopts amended final report

  News from Arren Kimbel-Sannit Montana Free Press MONTANA — The Republican-led select committee formed late last session to probe — or, depending on who you ask, besmirch — the state judiciary voted Thursday to adopt an amended version of its final report to the Legislature. ...


State employees donate over 2,500 pounds of food to the Montana Food Bank Network

News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — After wrapping up his 12 Days of Giving campaign earlier this month, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced state employees donated over 2,500 pounds of food to the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) in his second annual interagency food drive competiti...


Governor appeals judge’s decision

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recentlly announced his administration has filed its briefing in the appeal of a judge’s decision denying the state’s petition for stay after the Biden Administration approved the American Prairie Reserve&rsquo...


Department announces MT is a national leader in broadband planning

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Following Governor Greg Gianforte’s $309 million investment to expand access to reliable broadband, Department of Administration (DOA) Director Misty Ann Giles today announced Montana is helping lead the nation in planning for the next roun...


Proposed Montana House, Senate tentative district maps available online

News from Montana State Legislature MONTANA — Interactive maps and several summary reports are now available online for the tentative House and Senate districts proposed by the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission. The tentative map is known as the Tentative Commission Plan 2 (TCP-2). ...


2023 ServeMontana Awards open with new categories

News from the Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards, with new award distinctions. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, this award recognize...


Winners of inaugural Youth Hunting Story contest named Winners of inaugural Youth Hunting Story contest named

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Honoring Montana’s hunting heritage, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated ten winners of his inaugural Youth Hunting Story Contest in a ceremony at the State Capitol.  “We started the Youth Hunting Story Contest this year ...


Commissioner advises homeowners review federal flood insurance policy

News from the Office of the Montana State Auditor HELENA — A recent rule amendment by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) gives homeowners living in special flood hazard areas (SFHA) the option to purchase private flood insurance plans on FHA-insured mortgages. This relieves homeowners of the...


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