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Fairmont Hot Springs to begin $8.5 million pool project
The current pool had not been upgraded in more than 15 years and the resort decided to completely renovate the entire pool system to give it more variety.

Governor’s energy task force holds first meeting in Helena
Gianforte established the new “Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force” in an executive order earlier this month.

Judge awards $3M in attorney fees to Held case plaintiffs
A state district court judge in Helena has awarded almost $3 million in attorney fees to the plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana climate change lawsuit.

Montana PSC dispute heard in state district court
The Montana Public Service Commission has been embroiled in controversy for weeks, over an investigation into President Brad Molnar.

Montana Democrats elect new chair at party convention
Democrats lost their last statewide elected official last year, when U.S. Sen. Jon Tester was defeated by Republican Tim Sheehy. Tester is the only Democrat who’s won statewide in Montana since 2016.

State SupCo hears arguments in Gianforte veto of pot tax case
SB 442 would have redirect some state marijuana tax revenues to help fund county rural road projects and increase funding to wildlife habitat improvement projects.

Missoulians remember conservative activist Charlie Kirk
A vigil was held Friday to remember conservative activist, Charlie Kirk at the University of Montana.

Officials have questions over state’s calculations of property values
Montana lawmakers made significant changes in how taxable values are calculated this year.

UM athletics generates millions annually, boosts local economy
The University of Montana's Grizzly Athletics program serves as a major economic driver for the state, generating nearly $100 million in annual income and creating hundreds of jobs across the region.

Gillman runs wild as Montana pulls away from C. Washington
With a season-opening victory under their belt, Montana now looks ahead to a matchup with North Dakota.
