
Montana Arts Grants Halted Due to Miscommunication Over Testimony Rules
Montana art grants are in limbo after miscommunication about testimony requirements. Controversy over decreased funds.

Montana art grants are in limbo after miscommunication about testimony requirements. Controversy over decreased funds.

Montana’s Republican-led Legislature and Governor are poised to extend the state’s Medicaid expansion beyond its planned summer expiration, despite looming uncertainties from Congress and the Trump administration.

USPS halts moving Missoula mail processing to Spokane, plans $12.2M upgrade, retains jobs, boosts local service.

A pivotal vote in the Montana Senate advanced a Republican-led bill to extend Medicaid expansion, moving it closer to Governor Greg Gianforte’s desk.

Montana Indian Child Welfare Act update bill narrowly defeated; sponsor aims to revive it for Senate vote.

State lawmakers in Montana are debating HB 300, a proposal to limit transgender athletes’ access to women’s sports teams.
Montana Public Radio and Montana Free Press reporters discuss environmental flashpoints and legislative bills on wolves.

Montana’s largest land manager lays off 360 federal employees; impacts on economy, recreation, and public lands debated.

Disciplinary proceedings against Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen are nearing a conclusion, as judges are now selected to rule on the matter.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has approved a BNSF plan for grizzly conservation, allowing the “take” of 19 bears.

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Montana Senate rejected two GOP plans to phase out Medicaid expansion, indicating support for continuing the program.

