Articles with the Tag: Montana
Dates and information for NorthWestern Energy’s rate case public hearings but the Public Service Commission (PSC) has delayed public notices on opportunities for public hearings or comments following breaking news of a settlement with the Montana Consumer Advocate. Enviro groups will look into this set...
News from Kyle Schmauch, MT Senate Republicans HELENA — An innovative and groundbreaking technology bill sponsored by Senator Daniel Zolnikov, R-Billings, has been signed into law. Senate Bill 212, the “Right to Compute Act,” protects Montanans fundamental free speech and prop...
Hiawatha Trail opens MONTANA — On Memorial Day weekend, beginning Friday, May 23, the route of the Hiawatha Scenic Bike Tail will open. Considered the “Crown Jewel” of rails-to-trails adventure and located just off I-90 close to the Montana-Idaho border. Go to: https://www.ridethehiawa...
News from LifeCenter NW, Gov. Office of Community Service HELENA - Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras will honor 60 Montanans who saved 164 lives through organ donation in 2024 by presenting them with the Governor’s Gift of Life Award on Friday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena. The ...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Montana’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 2.7% in March, marking the sixth consecutive month of unemployment below 3%. Total employment (which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers) decreased slightly in Marc...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the fifth year of the new online application process, which allows Fish, Wildlife & P...
News from DPHHS HELENA - Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are raising awareness about an identified increase in overdoses across the state and reminding Montanans of available recovery and treatment programs. “This current overdose spike serves as a startling reminder of...
News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) are reporting Montana’s first cases of measles since 1990. The GCCHD is investigating five confirmed cases of measles. The individuals are children a...
News from the Office of Governor Gianforte EAST HELENA — At a second-grade class at Prickly Pear Elementary School, Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed a bill to fund Montana’s K-12 public schools at historic levels. The funding measure adds $52.1 million to the state’s K-12 BASE a...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A new grant-funded project aims to support Montana State University Extension agents to make Montana communities more conducive to active lifestyles. The project, “Built Environment Approaches to Physical Activity: Testing Community-Driven Implementation Strategie...
