Montana
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Report: Native communities would see big impacts from proposed Medicaid cuts
A January report shows that in rural counties home to large numbers of American Indians, including in Montana, people are more likely to rely on …
Poll: 80% of Montanans oppose reduced workers’ rights
A January survey of Montanans showed a large majority support workers' rights, even as several bills that could affect them move through the state …
Montana groups bring unique solutions to child care problems
Child care is expensive and in high demand but groups in Montana are taking creative approaches to help. Child care services in Montana currently …
‘A dangerous proposition’: MT lawmakers could decide on three gender bills
Montana lawmakers are considering three bills on gender. They are all versions of previous bills, which either failed or were struck down in court…
Advocate: Federal grant freeze would shake fair housing in Montana
The Trump administration has rescinded a Monday memo to freeze federal grants. A week of confusion over fiscal policy has left some groups uncertain …
One year later, Montana advocates celebrate protecting access to justice
Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of a Montana Supreme Court decision ensuring equal access to justice, even for people who cannot afford court …
U.S. Supreme Court declines Montana voting rights case
The nation's highest court has declined to hear a case about Montana voting laws which would have disproportionately affected Native people. Last …
Montana bill seeks state panel on food safety
Research shows toxic additives have been overlooked in the U.S. food supply, though the federal Food and Drug Administration is charged with …
Montana court upholds citizens’ ‘right to know’ about legislative bills, for now
A Montana District Court this week issued a preliminary injunction maintaining the public's right to know about legislative bills but the case will ne…
Future of sustainable aviation fuel in MT, U.S. depends on policy
Montana is a U.S. leader in the growing industry of sustainable aviation fuel. Experts in the field, and in the agricultural sector, hope to see new …
River restoration funding a 'win-win' for MT wildlife, farmers
During President Joe Biden's final weeks in office, the Interior Department has announced $41 million in support of water resources and ecosystem …
MT groups sue USFS over logging in lynx habitat
The U.S. Forest Service is facing a lawsuit from Montana conservation groups for authorizing a major logging project in a critical wildlife habitat…