Federal Judge Blocks NIH Cost Cap Amidst Widespread Academic Protest
February 10, 2025
A federal judge blocked NIH’s decision to cap indirect costs at 15%, impacting universities’ research funding nationwide.
A federal judge blocked NIH’s decision to cap indirect costs at 15%, impacting universities’ research funding nationwide.
President Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports raises enforcement questions.
A pair of bills to tighten Montana’s agricultural tax benefits were debated, aiming to ensure fairer tax allocations.
A pivotal Montana Medicaid expansion bill advanced in the state House, marking a crucial step for a high-stakes policy.
Residents of Charlo in northwestern Montana have been warned that infants, the elderly, and those with liver problems should avoid drinking the town’s tap water due to elevated manganese levels
Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education sparks partisan clashes, with Congress debating its future.
Following decades of penny-pinching, the early 2020s marked a golden age for U.S. passenger rail investment.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is pushing to remove the panel handling appeals of public assistance denials, impacting Medicaid and food aid.
“School choice” advocates in Montana push for tax credits to support private school tuition, sparking debate in legislature.
An ethics probe into ex-Montana Senate leader Ellsworth may extend beyond February, ensuring a fair defense process.
Running for office as an independent in Montana may become tougher under HB 207, increasing signature requirements.
Adapted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter published every Friday.
