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. The program’s development has been informed by landlords, renters, Montana State

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 food to the Montana

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 Montanans, helping families keep their homes warm, safe, and powered

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 of a Good Neighbor Authority project near

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 snowfall and fewer deep freezes. Homeowners have been advised