Montana farmers troubled by tariffs
A $1.2 billion piece of Montana鈥檚 economy is likely to face tougher markets as tariffs erode favorable trade terms in Canada and China.
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The future of coal country: Landscape on the brink of change
Montana’s energy economy pits traditional industry against renewable opportunities with billions of tax dollars at stake.
鈥楴ot knowing where to go鈥: Montana鈥檚 sparse landscape for alcohol detox
For one of Montana鈥檚 most common substance use disorders, medical withdrawal resources remain few and far between.
The Year of the Wolves
Thirty years ago this month, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho. Today, the people who made it happen remember the mayhem and magic of one of the 20th century鈥檚 most controversial acts of ecosystem management.
Montana鈥檚 agricultural tax rules slash bills for thousands of million-dollar homes
Properties classified as agricultural get a tax break worth hundreds or thousands of dollars annually. Lawmakers could tighten qualification requirements this year.
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President Trump moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education
Recent reductions to a federal agency that supplies $200 million to Montana schools are sparking questions, concerns and calls for reassurance among teachers and education leaders.
Bills aimed at closing ag property tax loopholes fall short as lawmakers balk at raising taxes
The failed bills mean rural luxury properties without documented agricultural production can continue benefiting from light-touch tax treatment intended for farms and ranches.
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The Rise of Microbusinesses in Rural America
In the heart of rural America, small businesses, which have served as the backbone of these communities, are evolving.
Ellsworth ethics case ready for Senate
Former Senate President Jason Ellsworth is under investigation for not disclosing a personal relationship with a contractor he awarded $170,100 in work.
Trump rolls back Biden coal policies
The reversals have implications for Montana鈥檚 Colstrip power plant and the Spring Creek Mine.
Raises for state workers and legislators pass initial Senate vote聽
The bill implements a state employee pay plan negotiated by public employee unions and Gov. Greg Gianforte this summer, raises legislator pay starting in 2027.