Bozeman Codifies Tenant Counsel Right; Funds Montana’s First Rental Mediation Program Bozeman now has the first rental mediation program in the state after the city commission unanimously passed a resolution provisionally adopting program goals and an ordinance codifying a tenant’s “right to counsel,” along with funding to support it. Th...
Gianforte Announces Food Drive, Highlights Services at New Food Bank HQ in Missoula Governor Greg Gianforte has kicked off the 5th annual food-drive competition between state agencies to see which one can collect the most food donations by the middle of the month. Last year, the Department of Commerce won, donating more than 7,500 pounds of fo...
Energy Share of Montana Helps with Energy Assistance As Montana’s winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, Energy Share of Montana continues its mission to ensure no household faces the life-threatening reality of a no-heat emergency. Since 1983, the nonprofit organization has provided critical energy assistance to more than 77,000 Mo...
Governor and First Lady Gianforte Light Capitol Christmas Tree Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte lit the State Capitol Christmas Tree on Monday in Helena, welcoming the holiday season with carols performed by the Carroll College Choirs. This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested from U.S. Forest Service land as part ...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts a Mild and Dry Winter for Montana The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Winter Forecast for 2025-2026 has predicted a mostly mild winter season for Montana with near-normal to slightly milder temperatures. The state which is part of the High Plains region is expected to have above-normal temperatures lighter sno...
International Visitors to Yellowstone, Glacier to Pay Added Surcharges The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced changes to how national parks will be accessed next year. While entry fees and annual passes for U.S. residents will remain the same, nonresident visitors will pay a higher rate to help fund maintenance across the national p...
Montana Generates $5B in Farm Sales Each Year As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving—a holiday centered around food, family, and the harvest—it’s worth reflecting on where that food comes from and who produces it: farmers and ranchers. Montana generates $5 billion in farm sales each year. Attorney General Knudsen Shares Holiday Scam Prevention...
Montana Lawmakers Take a Closer Look at Autonomous Vehicles Earlier this year, Montana passed a law allowing autonomous vehicles on the state’s roadways. On Monday, the Legislature’s interim transportation committee questioned State Senators Russ Tempel and Denley Loge, who had recently returned from a fact-finding trip to Arizona to learn mor...
Montana Election Team Celebrates Successful Election and Thanks Montana Voters More than 180,000 Montanans participated in Tuesday’s elections, selecting local leaders in races for mayor, city commission, and other offices. Statewide voter turnout was roughly 50%, indicating strong interest in the municipal elections. This election cycle...
New Homebuyer Assistance Program Launches Across Montana NeighborWorks Montana has introduced HomeStretch, a new homebuyer assistance program available in 22 counties statewide. The program contributes 30% of the home purchase price and includes a limited equity return at resale to support future buyers. HomeStretch targets households earning ...
