DOC to Access Legislative Funding to Build New Water Infrastructure at MSP After receiving approval from Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday, the Montana Department of Corrections will begin installing new, modern, and permanent water and sewer infrastructure to serve the Montana State Prison. The facility near Deer Lodge, which houses more t...
Some Montana Airports Say Kristi Noem’s Video Violates Their Policy Airports in Bozeman, Missoula, and Billings are refusing to play a video produced and shared by the Department of Homeland Security, citing policies against displaying political advertisements or partisan content. The video features Secretary Kristi Noem speaking directly to v...
Irish Eyes: New Montana Push Focuses on Ireland A new effort to strengthen economic, cultural, and trade ties between Montana and Ireland is moving forward. The Montana-Ireland Trade Commission held its first meeting in August and another one last month to set its goals for the biennium. Those goals include hosting in-state cultural events and...
Grizzly Encounters Spiking in Montana Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reports there have been more than 40 conflicts with grizzly bears statewide since the beginning of September. So far this year, there have been 184 reported grizzly conflicts, and 28 bears have died. New reports from Yellowstone indicate that 63 grizzlies have died in the G...
Montana Moves Forward on Regulatory Framework for Blockchain and Digital Assets The Financial Freedom and Innovation Act took effect this month. It paves the way for companies that issue digital assets to do business in Montana and ensures the State Auditor’s Office has the authority to regulate the industry and prosecute bad actors. Changes ...
Montana Gambling Industry 2025: An Overview Montana has become the first state to ban all forms of internet gambling involving any currency. The law went into effect on October 1st—one week ago today. The Department of Justice now has the authority to impose penalties, with fines of up to $50,000. Senate Approves Bill to Remove Biden-Era Coal...
Company Bids Less Than a Penny per Ton in Biggest U.S. Coal Sale in Over a Decade The Navajo Transitional Energy Company bid $186,000 to lease 167 million tons of coal on federal lands in southeastern Montana on Monday — marking the largest U.S. coal sale in more than a decade. Federal officials did not immediately say whether they would accep...
Fall Foliage 2025: Maps Predict Where and When Colors Will Peak in Montana A map from Great Smoky Mountains National Park predicts that this week will offer the best fall foliage viewing in western Montana. In the eastern half of the state, peak or near-peak conditions are expected next week. Counties along the Montana-Wyoming border are forec...
Supreme Court to Review Hawaii Gun Restrictions as Montana Leads Coalition of States Today the U.S. Supreme Court agreed it will consider overturning a Hawaii law that imposes strict restrictions on where people can carry guns. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen lead a coalition of 26 state attorneys general in convincing the court to tak...
SNAP 80-Hour Rule Starts This MonthChanges to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) took effect after Congress passed the federal budget bill this summer. Under the new rules, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) in Montana—ages 18 to 49—must meet work requirements to receive benefits for more than three months in a 36...
