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News from the office of Governor Gianforte BOZEMAN — Addressing policymakers at the Western Governors’ Association’s Western Prosperity Roundtable Forum, Governor Greg Gianforte today promoted pro-housing reforms adopted in Montana and championed them as a catalyst for prosperity and increased opportunity. “The American dream is centered on certain fundamental ideals: earning a good living, raising a family, being a part of a community, retiring comfortably. Owning a home is also foundational to the American dream,” Gov. Gianforte said in remarks to attendees. “A lot of ink has been spilled about how the American dream is dying. I reject that enti...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are reporting a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children. And, at least half of these infections were acquired from an adult family member with shingles....
News from Alex Sakariassen / Montana Free Press HELENA — Last week, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill that was among the most talked about and contentious of the 2023 session: Montana’s “obscenity bill.” And while the proposal underwent substantial changes to address the concerns...
BILLINGS — Advancing her initiatives as Montana’s first lady, Susan Gianforte today joined Spectrum and Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) to cut the ribbon on the GSMW Mobile STEM Learning Center. “Students who engage in STEM learn how to solve problems, become more confident, an...
HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he had signed a bill banning Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok over concerns its data-sharing practices jeopardize user privacy and national security. The ban, which the governor’s office said was the first of its kind in the natio...
BILLINGS — Rocky Mountain College is pleased to announce the undergraduate honor rolls for the 2023 spring semester. The Dean’s List includes the students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.99 for the semester. High Honors students who maintained a 4.0 GPA will be noted with an asteris...
News from Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, NH — Taylor Ross of Polson has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2023 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point ave...
News from Carroll College HELENA — On Saturday, May 13, Carroll College conferred degrees on 313 graduates of the class of 2023 during its 113th commencement ceremony held in Nelson Stadium. Below is a list of local Montana students who were candidates for graduation from Carroll College for 20...
RONAN — The Western Montana Musician’s Co-op had their fourth songwriting workshop on Saturday, part of their SongMT series open to all. The songwriting workshops are open to all and invite those curious about learning to write songs to come and collaborate with a special guest musician ...
POLSON — Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, open Polson’s beautiful log theatre on the lake with the Southern classic comedy, “Steel Magnolias.” This outstanding production brings this funny, poignant masterpiece to life over two weekends, May...
