In 2020, a Montana hemp crop was harvested by two local companies aiming to create U.S.-made clothing. This endeavor marked a shift from the traditional practice of sourcing hemp materials overseas. The successful launch of the shirt last year demonstrated the potential of a domestic hemp supply chain. This achievement
The SAVE America Act, backed by Montana’s GOP reps, tightens voter requirements. Critics warn of disenfranchisement risks.
applies to gravity and Montana’s housing market, where prices remain stubbornly high.
House Republicans joined Democrats to end Trump’s national emergency tariffs on Canada, revoking his 2025 order.
House Democrats criticized Trump’s administration for efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and shift its roles.
House Republicans, joined by Democrats, blocked a vote to maintain a ban on actions against Trump’s emergency tariffs.
Yellowstone Park will open fishing season early to counteract summer heat. Rivers like Firehole face closures in July.
President Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe Bridge’s opening, sparking criticism from Michigan Democrats.
Konnor Ralph, 23, from Helena, qualified for Olympic freeski slopestyle and will compete in the final on Feb. 10.
As electricity bills soar, states impose higher rates on data centers to curb costs, sparking bipartisan action.
Montana’s winter is breaking temperature records, with five of its seven largest cities experiencing unusually high temperatures. Analysis by Montana Free Press using National Weather Service data shows daily highs in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula were over 8 degrees above the norm from November to January. Specific
