Joining Montana Department of Labor & Industry Commissioner Sarah Swanson, Gov. Greg Gianforte highlighted last week new data showing the strength of Montana’s economy. “When you couple our strong Montana worth ethic with our pro-business, pro-jobs policies, it comes as no surprise to know that Montana’s economy is on the move,” Gianforte said. “As evidenced in the pages of this

As part of his continued efforts to lower housing costs, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is leading legislation that would provide a tax credit for Montanans buying their first home. Tester’s First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act would put homeownership in reach for more Montana families by establishing a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to a maximum of $15,000

A new international partnership between Montana’s Missouri River Country and Canada’s South Saskatchewan Ready labeled “Beyond the 49th Parallel” is encouraging travelers to cross the U.S.-Canada border — the 49th parallel — for an international journey to explore the neighboring small towns, historic sites and opportunities for outdoor recreation. “Pairing Canada’s South Saskatchewan

Continuing his efforts to support local farmers and irrigators, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester sent a letter to fellow Congressional appropriators, urging them to include language in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act ensuring that no costs fall on local irrigators to operate and maintain the Lower Yellowstone Intake Bypass Channel. In his letter,

BOZEMAN — An edible blue honeysuckle berry called the haskap has emerged in recent years as a potential new superfood, but little scientific research has been done to investigate how the berries contribute to human health. Now, a research partnership at Montana State University aims to learn more about the potential health benefits of haskap berries while also learning how to best cultivate

Early on a June morning, about a dozen Montana State University students gather for breakfast at a campground 9 miles from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. As they eat, their instructor Jeffrey Conger, a professor in MSU’s School of Art in the College of Arts and Architecture, tells them that Steamboat Geyser erupted overnight, its first major eruption in 56 days. About 8 a.m.,

Two Montana men were indicted last month by a federal grand jury in Alaska on counts related to their illegal killing and transport of a brown bear on a national wildlife refuge in May 2022. Richard McAtee, 46, and Arlon Franz, 51, were indicted by the U.S. District Court of Alaska grand jury on July 17 on one count of conspiracy and two counts of violating the Lacey Act, which prohibits trafficking

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular full board meeting Aug. 12 in Poplar. Tim Sheehy, a candidate for U.S. Senate, was in attendance. He is challenging incumbent Senator Jon Tester, Sheehy spoke to the board about his background and took questions and comments from board members about accessibility of care for Tribal veterans and other issues. The board voted to authorize