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Trending News (Monday, July 14)
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Trending News (Friday, July 11, 2025)
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Montana food banks concerned about federal SNAP cuts
As organizations across Montana are continuing to look at what impacts the state could see from the federal “One Big Bill,” leaders with the Montana Food Bank Network say they have concerns.
Governor signs water rights bill into law
The legislation, called "Align Provisional Water Rights with Final Decrees," was signed at the Visitor Center in Fort Benton.
Trending News (Wednesday, July 9, 2025)
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Montana leaders prepare for federal Medicaid changes
When President Donald Trump signed HR 1 – also known as the “One Big Bill” – into law last week, it formalized some big changes ahead for Medicaid programs, including in Montana.
Trending News (Tuesday, July 8)
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Trending News (Monday, July 7, 2025)
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Several lawsuits challenging MT election laws from 2025 legislative session
By the time Montana’s 2026 elections roll around, there could be some big changes to the way people in the state vote – if the laws establishing those changes make it through legal challenges.
U.S. Supreme Court won't hear appeal of ruling against MT abortion consent law
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it won’t hear an appeal from the state of Montana, attempting to revive a state law that would have required parental consent before a minor could get an abortion.
Remembering Pat Williams
Raised in Butte, Williams was a husband, father, teacher, member of the National Guard, Montana legislator, and served 18 years in Congress representing Montana. -
Trending News (Tuesday, July 1)
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Montana mailing out new property assessment notices
Montanans are soon going to find out how their property values have changed over the last two years, and how that could affect their taxes.
Gianforte signs management agreement with U.S. Forest Service
Since the start of his administration, Gov. Greg Gianforte has consistently pushed for more active forest management, saying it’s a way to reduce wildfire risk and support Montana’s timber industry.
Trending News (Friday, June 30)
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Montana GOP elects new chair after rules fight over legislative party split
Delegates of the Montana Republican Party gathered in Helena Saturday to choose the party’s next chair – a process that took several hours and rules battles to complete.
BLM approves planned NorthWestern Energy gas pipeline from Helena to Three Forks
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management says it has approved a planned natural gas pipeline between Helena and Three Forks, after an “accelerated review.”
Gianforte administration plans to centralize state agencies' HR, IT, procurement
Montana state employees got word this week that leaders plan to centralize state agencies’ procurement, human resources and information technology, putting more under the Department of Administration.
Trending News (Friday, June 27)
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Montanans remember former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams' service to the state
Williams, a Democrat, spent 18 years representing Montana in Congress, first the western district and then the entire state. No one from Montana has served more consecutive terms in the U.S. House.
Trending News (Thursday, June 26)
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Former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams of Montana has died
Former Montana U.S. Representative Pat Williams has passed away at the age of 87, his family announced on Wednesday evening.
How federal changes could impact Montana broadband expansion
Two years ago, the federal government announced Montana would be eligible for more than $600 million dollars in funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment, or BEAD, program. -
Behavioral health grants for 8 counties and 2 tribes
Governor Greg Gianforte’s office has announced $2.5 million in grants to support behavioral health initiatives in rural Montana and tribal areas.
Health insurance trust will make its case to Montana school districts
Leaders say one of the biggest costs for many Montana school districts is funding health insurance coverage for their employees.
Trending News (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)
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Gianforte signs main state budget bill, but makes millions of dollars in cuts
Up to this week, Gov. Greg Gianforte had signed more than 700 bills into law and vetoed almost 40 more – but Friday was his deadline to take action on the last major budget bills still unresolved.
Trending News (Friday, June 20, 2025)
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