Bipartisan bill overhauls Montana’s Right to Know Statute, but its impact remains to be seen

If a public information request becomes too costly for an individual or organization to pursue, that, in essence, means constitutional access to public documents is denied. On May 8, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law House Bill 100, which was requested …

Montana governor vetoes community solar bill

Gov. Greg Gianforte on June 13 vetoed a bill that sought to establish a legal framework for community solar projects in Montana. Senate Bill 188 sponsor Chris Pope, D-Bozeman, argued before his colleagues at the Capitol that his proposal would expand …

Montana News Headlines: Back to “Winter” This Weekend

It's out of the frying pan and back into the freezer for Montana this weekend, as National Weather Service forecasters are warning of a cold, rainy weekend, and even the possibility of high country snow. After one more day of mild weather today, …

Former Montana Leaders Work to Curb Corporate Influence in Politics

HELENA, Montana — Former state leaders gathered Wednesday morning to discuss a new initiative aimed at reducing corporate influence in local politics. The meeting featured former Commissioner of Political Practices Jeff Mangan, who introduced the Montana …

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How will federal cuts affect Montana's libraries and museums?

Libraries do more than just lend books. They offer community events, classes, access to computers — and they help preserve cultural knowledge. But, public funding is being slashed, delayed or taken back as the Trump Administration works to cut government …

Opera Montana builds community as it looks ahead to new season

 For years, nonprofit arts agencies have been building partnerships across audiences with subscriptions, across artists and talent through residencies and repertory companies, and recently across the nonprofits whose missions might align with a particular …

Montana Land Board approves $1.7 million to support Montana's schools

BUTTE, Mont. — The Montana Land Board approved $1.7 million in revenue to support public schools in Montana during the latest meeting. The funding comes from various state land use actives such as communization agreements, timber sales, cabin and homesite …

Governor Gianforte vetoes Montana solar bill, impacting energy solutions

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