Attorney General Austin Knudsen today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to combat the scourge of illegal phone calls pouring into the state and help prevent Montanans from becoming victims of scams. In a comment filed with the FCC, Knudsen and 50 other attorneys general urged the FCC to move up the deadline for all telephon...
Former Governor Endorses Ballard
Former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced his endorsement of Jack Ballard as Montana’s House Representative for its only current district. Ballard is the first and only candidate thus far to challenge current Representative Matt Rosendale. In a statement, Schweitzer said Jack has found solutions for problems with people who had ...
Governor Workforce Bonus Getting Distributed At Low Numbers
In the three months since Governor Greg Gianforte announced he would end expanded unemployment benefits and offer an incentive to encourage Montanans to return, the roll out has been slow thus far. According the state website monitoring the programs progress, only 166 of nearly 4,000 submitted applications had been approved for the $1200 dolla...
Montana Municipalities Beginning To Decide On Marijuana Laws
With Montana’s marijuana market due to open up in five months, Montana towns must now figure out what legal cannabis will look like in their communities. Voters legalized general use cannabis during last year’s elections while this year’s legislature sorted out details during its most recent session, but now determining zoning districts, subje...
Upcoming Hunting Season May Suffer Due To Hot, Dry Summer
Hunting this fall could be largely shaped by the widespread drought hitting the state this summer, from potential access closures to impacts on wildlife fitness and location. While some early hunts start in August, Montana’s hunting season begins in earnest Sept. 4 with the start of the six-week archery season. Most big game herds fared well f...
Canadian Border Now Open Under Restrictions
At the stroke of midnight, the Canadian border was officially re-opened to American citizens and permanent residents for the first time in a year and a half with precautions in place. Along with a valid passport, those attempting to cross the border must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior, show a negative, non-antigen COVID-19 test and...
Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Projects Access Guide Available Soon
The upland game bird season is less than one month away, and hunters will soon be able to refer to the Projects Access Guide, published annually by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP). Beginning Aug. 11, hunters can view and download the new guide and maps online at fwp.mt.gov. Click UGBEP Projects ...