Misty Ann Giles to Exit Montana DOA; Mark Blasdel Named Successor
July 7, 2026
Misty Ann Giles, director of Montana’s Department of Administration, will leave her role at August’s end; Mark Blasdel succeeds.
Misty Ann Giles, director of Montana’s Department of Administration, will leave her role at August’s end; Mark Blasdel succeeds.
Aaron Flint, Montana’s Republican congressional candidate, backs ending forest protections, sparking debate over public land management.
Job growth slowed in June to 57,000, with unemployment at 4.2%, the lowest since 2025, per the BLS report.
Montana’s general fund revenues rose 4.1% in FY 2025, defying a projected 1.7% decline, easing budget pressures.
The proposed Bonner data center in Missoula County is facing challenges after the property owner decided to pull support. This decision, announced Monday, comes amid growing concerns from the community regarding environmental impacts. Bonner Mill Industrial Park’s general manager, Mike Heisey, informed the county that he withdrew his backing due
Cambridge schools aim to offer Algebra I to all 8th graders, balancing advanced coursework with mixed-level classes.
When the alarm bell rings at Missoula’s smokejumper base, the countdown begins. Within seconds, Seth Patton is…
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Studying at the University of Montana should be easier, says new president Shinn, focusing on student success.
Great Falls, long an underdog in Montana, is poised for growth with new developments and investments reshaping its future.
July 1 marks Montana’s launch of Medicaid work requirements, making it among the first states to adopt such changes.
States impose camping bans and mandates to manage street homelessness post-Grants Pass ruling; 350 cities comply.
As data center proposals rise in Montana, residents seek input on projects. NorthWestern Energy proposes new power rates.
