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Join Montana FFA March 25-28 in Great Falls for convention

News from FFA MONTANA – The 90th Annual Montana FFA State Convention is an event not to miss. Throughout the past year, Montana FFA members have been committed students in the classroom, developed their career skills through work-based learning in their supervised agricultural experiences and work...

Temporary restriction on sale of e-cigarettes in effect until April 15

News from DPHHS MONTANA – Last fall, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services announced an emergency rule temporarily restricting the sale of flavored e-cigarette products in Montana.  On Dec. 13, 2019, the department announced that the 120-day restriction would enter into effec...

Census sites needed, businesses sign up

News from the Montana Census  MONTANA – The Montana Census State Complete Count Committee is asking businesses, organizations and community facilities to sign up to become a Be Counted site for the 2020 Census. For the first time, Montanans will be able to respond to the Census online and ...

Refuge conveyance sparks concern about public land transfers and a disclaimer

MONTANA – A proposal by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines to convey the National Bison Range to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has generated a mixture of excitement, concern and outright opposition in Montana. The provision, included in a broader bill settling the historic water rights claims of t...

Governor Bullock delivers keynote on value of public lands to westerners

News from the Office of the Governor   COLORADO SPRINGS – Governor Steve Bullock delivered a keynote address on the value of public lands and conservation at an event celebrating the 10th annual Conservation in the West poll. “Folks out West have a special appreciation for our public...

Montana’s elk hunting traditions worth preserving

For decades Montana has been the envy of hunters who pursue elk. Our state has healthy elk herds because of our incredible habitat on public and private lands. We enjoy the longest season in the West – with a six week archery season and a five week rifle season. No other state comes even close.  ...

Registration open for USDA Tribal Outreach Forum in Billings

News from Montana USDA MONTANA – Registration for the 2020 USDA Tribal Outreach Forum in Billings on April 14-15 is now open. “USDA is hosting this two-day forum to bring people together and highlight key resources available to tribal communities,” said Mike Foster, state executive ...

FWP reminder: use caution when recreating on the ice

News from FWP Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encourages ice anglers and others recreating on ice to use caution. Ice conditions are variable across the state. Ice fishing has been an excellent winter family activity in Montana for generations, said FWP Helena Area Fisheries Biologist Adam Straine...

Chronic wasting disease creates new reality Chronic wasting disease creates new reality

MONTANA – The prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Montana has created “a new reality” for hunters and wildlife managers, just two years after it was first detected in the state. An extensive program of testing deer, elk and moose harvested across Montana from April 1, 2019 to Jan. 2...

Statewide analysis launched

News from Montana Economic Developers Association and Montana Chamber Foundation MONTANA — Montana NextGen, a statewide project, is underway to complete an analysis of Montana’s economic and community development tools, programs, and funding mechanisms. This collaborative effort of over 75 p...


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