Daily Montanan
More than two dozen pot businesses face ruin, snared by lawmakers’ loophole
The owners of as many as 28 small businesses, mostly “mom-and-pop” Montanans, may lose their retirement, their investments and have to file for bankruptcy because of a small, but significant tweak to the Treasure State’s evolving marijuana laws.
Arctic air breaks cold weather records across Montana
The Arctic air mass that moved into Montana late Tuesday night has broken decades-old records in parts of the state and will threaten record low maximum temperatures.
Rule would ‘muzzle’ Montana Consumer Counsel, but Fitzpatrick said he’s changed his mind
A Montana lawmaker who planned to restrict the ability of the state’s utility consumer advocate to testify to the legislature said Wednesday he plans to reverse course.
Montana Dems accuse Lt. Gov. Juras, Montana Family Foundation of ethics violations
The Montana Democratic Party has filed a complaint with the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices alleging that Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras accepted a gift from the Montana Family Foundation by living rent-free in a house in the shadow of the state Capitol.
Gianforte approves $309 million in federal funds for broadband expansion
Gov. Greg Gianforte approved $309 million in federal funding for broadband expansion, saying Wednesday the projects will prioritize both unserved and underserved communities in Montana.
Montana tax revenue from weed projected to go up; wine, beer stay relatively flat
Revenue from taxes on booze is projected to go up, but only by a hair, and income from taxes on tobacco products is slightly down overall.
Montana legislative district divides discussed during public hearing
Legislators and community members spoke against a proposal to include Columbia Falls and Whitefish in the same house district during a public hearing hosted by the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission on Saturday.
Task Force: Streamline permitting, prioritize infill to address Montana housing crisis
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Housing Task Force published a preliminary draft of its second set of recommendations aimed at regulatory changes for state and local governments, and heard public comment during a hearing this week.
Scholarship funding, more reading, more teacher pay top Gianforte’s education priorities
The Republican gave remarks at the recent Montana Board of Regents meeting, where he also reiterated his proposals to double the cap of the Big Sky Scholarship tax credit programs and increase money to support starting teacher pay.
Anthony Johnstone nomination clears Senate Judiciary, heads to full Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved University of Montana law professor Anthony Johnstone’s nomination to be a judge for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on an 11-10-1 vote, according to a news release from U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.