Governor Greg Gianforte Signs Drunk Driving “Bobby’s Law” Governor Greg Gianforte held a ceremonial signing of Bobby’s Law at the Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse headquarters in Evergreen Wednesday which will make it easier for prosecutors to pursue felony convictions in cases involving a drunk driving fatality. The bi...
Montana law faces challenge over impact on Indigenous voting rights A new Montana law is facing legal challenges from the ACLU of Montana and others who argue it restricts Indigenous communities from participating in the state’s electoral process. Senate Bill 490 passed in the 2025 legislative session eliminates eight hours of voter regi...
Montana’s strategic military presence in a shifting global landscape As global tensions escalate Montana plays a vital role in U.S. national defense through Malmstrom Air Force Base. It oversees 15 missile alert facilities across the state each equipped with underground launch control centers. These facilities form a key part of the nation’s n...
Montana Unemployment Claims Montana Increased Last Week New jobless claims in Montana increased to 540 in the week ending June 13th up from 520 the week before. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 245,000 down 5,000 claims on a seasonally adjusted basis. Connecticut saw the largest percentage increase in weekly claims by 70.1%. The Virgin Isla...
Wildfires Continue To Grow Around Montana Wildfires continue to grow around Montana with at least 30 currently active adding to the 532 already so far this year with the total acreage burned approaching 8,000. The Jericho Mountain Fire in Lewis and Clark County has grown to 351 acres about 2 miles from Rimini. In Lincoln County near Libby the ...
Death At Montana Lottery Triggers Cross-Training The Montana Lottery regulates the gaming industry and administers products like Montana Millionaire and Montana Sports Bet. The agency is developing written procedures to begin the process of cross-training employees to ensure accounting practices aren’t concentrated on a single person aft...
Eastern Montanans are concerned about proposed wind power developments. Former State Senator Ric Holden is calling for restrictions to limit the height of the proposed wind turbines. 70 turbines are planned on the hills above Glendive each about 575 feet tall equal to the size of the Seattle Space needle. He has been sounding the alarm over t...
Land Board greenlights $1.7 million for Montana’s public schools. Montana’s public schools are set to receive a major funding boost. During its last meeting the Montana Land Board approved roughly $1.7 million in revenue for education. With over 5.2 million acres under its care the Land Board’s mission is rooted in Montana’s Constitution which...
Montana Is 2025’s 2nd Most Patriotic State in America – WalletHub Study With the Fourth of July approaching today WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most Patriotic States in America. Montana ranked 2nd in the nation with the most red white and blue pride. The personal-finance website compared the 50 states across 13 key indica...
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes north-central Montana Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into Montana this week covering a large swath of north-central Montana Wednesday and Thursday. Fires have been burning since May in the Canadian provinces of Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Montana has had several small wildfires early this season its...
