Montana
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Montana judge hears case on federal protections for gray wolves
Most gray wolves in the U.S. are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, but not those in the Northern Rockies. A federal judge in …
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Montana, rural U.S. hospitals at risk under 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
As Congress considers cuts to safety net programs in what Republicans are calling the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," new analysis from the nonpartisan …
More than two dozen ‘No Kings’ events planned Saturday across Montana
While the Trump administration throws a parade tomorrow funded by taxpayers, Americans will gather at 1,800 protest events around the nation…
Judge restores AmeriCorps funding in 24 states but not Montana
After the Department of Government Efficiency cut AmeriCorps funding earlier this year, a federal judge last week granted a temporary halt to the …
MT ranks 39th in U.S. for child health insurance coverage
An annual report on the well-being of children in each state shows Montana slipped two spots this year, ranking 22nd in the nation. The 2025 Kids …
Coalition to rally Monday opposing NorthWestern rate hike
Groups opposed to NorthWestern Energy's latest rate-hike proposal plan to rally on Monday in Helena. In an unusual move, the utility giant used a …
Advocates shed light on discrimination against trans folks during Pride Month
June is Pride Month, and transgender advocates are speaking out, seeking equal recognition in society and in the workplace. The U.S. Supreme Court …
Montana funds early literacy programs but district buy-in is low
Buy-in on Montana's first state-funded early literacy program has been lower than expected in its first year of operation and a school administrator g…
U.S. Transportation Secretary reviews Montana bike corridor grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation has frozen millions in grant dollars awarded by the Biden administration, leaving those counting on them in …
Proposed cuts in GOP budget bill spur National Fair Housing Week of Action
Housing groups across the country this week have declared a National Week of Action, as federal lawmakers consider a budget eliminating all funding …
Lawsuits filed against NPS over Yellowstone bison plan
The National Park Service faces at least two lawsuits for its latest bison management plan for Yellowstone National Park, the first update released …
MT conservation groups applaud new marijuana tax revenue law
Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Montana will now support a wider variety of conservation projects, since Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed House …