Article Summary – The Inflation Reduction Act’s energy tax credits are still being implemented, but discussions are already opening up on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, set to expire at the end of 2025. A recent Brookings Institution study explored options for climate tax policy changes for when
Article Summary – Nine people were killed in a crash involving a semitrailer and a van on a Wisconsin highway intersection. Eight passengers, including the driver, from the van and the semitrailer’s driver died at the scene, while another passenger was hospitalized. The area was closed for hours and an
Article Summary – The BIG WIRES Act, which demands each region of the US increase the amount of electricity it can exchange with neighboring regions, could save the country between $330 million and $2.5 billion annually, according to researchers at MIT. The Act could also reduce climate pollution by approximately
Article Summary – Montana Democrats, including party executive director Sheila Hogan, gathered at the annual Mansfield Metcalf dinner to rally ahead of the 2024 election, with U.S. Sen. Jon Tester seen as a crucial figure for the party. House Minority Leader Kim Abbott emphasized their goal to win at least
Article Summary – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US has led to significant growth in the country’s solar power and electric vehicle industries. In 2023, the US solar industry added a record-setting 32.4 gigawatts of new electric generating capacity, a 51% increase from 2022, thanks to the IRA.
Article Summary – Republican Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale has announced that he will not seek re-election, marking the end of a series of campaign reversals. Originally elected to the House in 2020, Rosendale launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in February 2024, only to withdraw six days later, then
Article Summary – The Montana Democratic Party gathered at an annual fundraising event where they emphasized the importance of the upcoming 2024 elections and the role of U.S. Senator Jon Tester in their success. The event was marked with controversy as protesters disrupted the proceedings with accusations against Tester’s support
Article Summary – The Farm Bill faces uncertainty, however, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has provided a fiscal year’s worth of additional investments in farm conservation. The Act granted an extra $18 billion to four programs, including the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, resulting
Article Summary – Colorado is experiencing varying amounts of snowfall with the northeast corner of the state getting the most accumulation. Yuma and Logan County have already received 9 inches of snow with parts of Yuma County seeing up to 11.5 inches. The snow is expected to taper off by
Article Summary – The Missoula City Council is advancing a sidewalk project that has raised questions about the cost to property owners. Some residents are concerned about their estimated assessments for the project, with one couple facing a bill of $9,000, leading three council members to attempt to abolish the
Article Summary – A 450-pound pig named Kevin Bacon wandered away from his pen in Kenosha County, Wisconsin and ended up on the Molgaard family’s driveway, captured on their security camera. The Molgaards fed the pig and then contacted a farmer friend, who knew the pig’s owner and helped them
Article Summary – The Biden administration plans to expand the Inflation Reduction Act’s Drug Price Negotiation Program to lower medication and healthcare costs, increasing the negotiation cap from 20 to 50 drugs annually. The expansion includes increased rebates for pharma manufacturers whose drug prices outpace inflation, application to all private
