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Regulating internet traffic could cripple Montana's tech sector
Guest Commentary
Special session in the rearview mirror
The special session of the Montana Legislature is behind us — yet another thing to be thankful for in this season. Taking center stage was concern for the most vulnerable populations in Montana. What avenues should be taken to address taking care of them? How can we do the most to avoid cuts to their services? The Governor seemed to suggest that the only way to avoid deeper cuts was to raise taxes, and the Republicans were having nothing to do with that.
Who is managing Montana's budget?
Gov. Steve Bullock and his surrogates, most recently Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, have been pushing the narrative that Republicans are the ones to blame for Montana’s short-term budget problems.
Outdoor Recreation Summit in Whitefish Oct. 10-11
The Montana Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, in partnership with the Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council and the Montana Access Project, will host the 2019 Business of Outdoor Recreation Summit: Recreation Innovation Lab in Whitefish, Mont. on Oct. 10-11.
Marijuana question would be better answered in state legislature
Here in Montana we are granted the right to vote on ballot initiatives once they clear a number of hurdles, including having the related petition garner enough qualifying signatures. Not achieved, however, is the ability to hold public hearings on the proposed issue — such as is accomplished during legislative debate, fiscal review and the amendment process.
High court to hear stream access case
Associated Press
Judge temporarily blocks new Montana campus carry law
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A judge temporarily blocked on Friday a new law allowing firearms to be carried on public university campuses in Montana.
Investigation still in progress after 10 railcars plunged into the Yellowstone River
Federal and state authorities: Clean-up, investigation and fish sampling are ongoing.
Wildfire burns into central Montana town, destroys houses
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A late-season wildfire pushed by strong winds ripped through a tiny central Montana farming town overnight, burning several homes and grain elevators that had stood for more than a century, authorities said.
Legal firm sues Montana over law banning vaccine mandates
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana law firm is suing the state over a rule that bans businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees.
Legals February 11, 2020
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Examining the disparity of urban and rural growth Reporting project taps into how rural Montana is grappling with its uncertain future
By KATE SCHIMEL
Montana officials offer reactions to Biden-Harris win
Montana’s U.S. senators offered starkly different reactions to announcements Saturday that former Vice President Joe Biden had won the presidential election.
Recent minimum-wage increase bolsters lives of many in Montana
Letter to the Editor,
Montana should have a voice too
To the Editor:
MSF to pay $10 million to customers
More than 23,800 qualifying policyholders will receive a part of a $10 million dividend from Montana State Fund.
$50,000 grant to help wolf management efforts
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation on Oct. 26 announced it had awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a $50,000 grant to assist with wolf management.
Heritage Museum signs completed
The final installation work on a $5,000 outdoor sign grant -- awarded by the Montana History Foundation in Spring 2017 -- has been completed at the Libby Heritage Museum.
COVID relief bill sets Empire Builder running full-time again
Amtrak’s Empire Builder route along Montana’s Hi-Line is on track to return to full-time service.
Local law enforcement increases patrols for Labor Day
The Libby Police Department is joining with thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation to take part in a crackdown on impaired driving from Aug. 17 to Sept. 3. In each of the last two years, 2005 and 2006, five people died in vehicle crashes over the Labor Day weekend in Montana. On average, about half of the highway fatalities in Montana are due to alcohol involvement. "Every death due to an alcohol-related crash is a death that shouldn't have happened," said Libby Chief of Police Clay Coker. "We are going to do everything we can to prevent this holiday from being a deadly one."