The 68th session of the Montana Legislature came to an end on its 87th day. For the Legislature’s American Indian Caucus, composed of 11 Indigenous representatives and senators, the session saw some priority bills ushered into law and others complicated with disputed amendments. Still others died early in the session. Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, a veteran lawmaker participating in

Roosevelt County residents are eligible to win cash prizes in Montana Meth Project’s Paint the State art contest. The contest is set to award 45 total prizes at regional and statewide levels. There will be three $10,000 grand prizes to be awarded to teen, adult and popular vote winners. One winner could win up to $20,000. A $508,000 grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

Governor Greg Gianforte convened local, state, tribal and federal agency administrators and fire management officers last week for the 2023 fire briefing. “Advancing our agenda this legislative session, Montana has more resources than ever before to effectively and aggressively respond to and prevent wildfire,” Gianforte said after the briefing. “For the benefit of our communities, people,