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News from Upper Seven Law HELENA - On Monday, July 14, 2025, Forward Montana and the Montana Public Interest Research Group (“MontPIRG”) filed a lawsuit challenging two newly enacted laws that unconstitutionally burden young Montanans’ right to vote. In 2024, the Montana Supreme Court struck down four 2021 laws for violating the Montana Constitution’s fundamental right to suffrage. Nevertheless, in 2025, the legislature passed two laws that again attempt to burden Montana voters. Much like the laws invalidated in 2024, Senate Bill 490 (“SB 490”) eliminates most Election Day registration, cutting the time available to register on Election Da...
News from Montana Fish, Widlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has confirmed the detection of a non-native brown trout in the Flathead River upstream of Pressentine Fishing Access Site near Evergreen, and anglers are encouraged to submit any additional brown trout caugh...
In a major boost to Montanans’ constitutional right to know, the state Supreme Court ruled that citizens who successfully sue for public records are presumptively entitled to recover their attorney’s fees. With this precedent, courthouse doors are more accessible to those who have been wrongfully...
News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The sign-up runs from today, July 14, to Aug. 8, 2025. Grassland CRP, offe...
WARM SPRINGS — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton today announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Bemporad as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Montana State Hospital (MSH). Dr. Bemporad, a distinguished forensic psychiatrist, returns to MSH...
The Port Polson Players in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts continue their 50th Season with the Musical Masterpiece “Always...Patsy Cline.” The show was created and originally directed by TED SWINDLEY AND IS BASED ON A TRUE STORY. Musical clearances are secured and us...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson recently announced that Montana has been awarded a $4 million grant to launch the state’s first registered teacher apprenticeship progra...
News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services recently released its proposed 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver application for public review and comment before submitting it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The waiver is aimed at fulfilling legislativ...
Taylor Elser POLSON - Wyatt Elser is excited to announce the arrival of little sister, Taylor Rue Elser. Taylor was born July 8, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 18 inches long and weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Taylor’s parents are Lauren and Sean E...
POLSON — Hot August nights are near us. Stay cool man, real cool. AARP Safe Driving Course is July 29, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Early sign-up is required. We have about ten more openings. There’s no testing and it’s a video assisted event with informal discussions. The take-home st...
