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Governor Gianforte Thanks Montana’s Organ Donors On the sixth day of his “12 Days of Giving,” Monday, Governor Greg Gianforte highlighted the opportunity for Montanans to support the Threshold of Life Memorial, which honors organ, eye, and tissue donors, encourages education on organ donation, and promotes donor registration. Fundraising for the memorial is organized by […]

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Author: Brian Bennett
Posted: December 9, 2025, 1:54 pm

Data Center Invite Drops Dilemma on Butte–Silver Bow Commissioners: ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ Sabey Data Centers, the company proposing a massive, billion-dollar data center in Butte, has offered to fly Butte–Silver Bow commissioners on a private jet to Quincy, Washington, to showcase one of its giant data centers there. At least three […]

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Author: Brian Bennett
Posted: December 8, 2025, 12:51 pm

Bozeman Codifies Tenant Counsel Right; Funds Montana’s First Rental Mediation Program Bozeman now has the first rental mediation program in the state after the city commission unanimously passed a resolution provisionally adopting program goals and an ordinance codifying a tenant’s “right to counsel,” along with funding to support it. The program’s development has been informed […]

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Author: Brian Bennett
Posted: December 5, 2025, 1:34 pm

Gianforte Announces Food Drive, Highlights Services at New Food Bank HQ in Missoula Governor Greg Gianforte has kicked off the 5th annual food-drive competition between state agencies to see which one can collect the most food donations by the middle of the month. Last year, the Department of Commerce won, donating more than 7,500 pounds […]

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Author: Brian Bennett
Posted: December 4, 2025, 1:17 pm

Energy Share of Montana Helps with Energy Assistance As Montana’s winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, Energy Share of Montana continues its mission to ensure no household faces the life-threatening reality of a no-heat emergency. Since 1983, the nonprofit organization has provided critical energy assistance to more than 77,000 Montanans, helping families keep their […]

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Author: Brian Bennett
Posted: December 3, 2025, 2:21 pm

Governor and First Lady Gianforte Light Capitol Christmas Tree Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte lit the State Capitol Christmas Tree on Monday in Helena, welcoming the holiday season with carols performed by the Carroll College Choirs. This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested from U.S. Forest Service land as part of a […]

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Author: Brian Bennett
Posted: December 2, 2025, 1:15 pm

Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts a Mild and Dry Winter for Montana The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Winter Forecast for 2025-2026 has predicted a mostly mild winter season for Montana with near-normal to slightly milder temperatures. The state which is part of the High Plains region is expected to have above-normal temperatures lighter snowfall and fewer deep […]

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Author: Brian Bennett
Posted: December 1, 2025, 1:49 pm

International Visitors to Yellowstone, Glacier to Pay Added Surcharges The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced changes to how national parks will be accessed next year. While entry fees and annual passes for U.S. residents will remain the same, nonresident visitors will pay a higher rate to help fund maintenance across the national park […]

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Author: Brian Bennett
Posted: November 28, 2025, 1:55 pm