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Report: Glacier tourism contributes over $554M to local economy
A National Park Service report shows that the over 2.9 million people who visited the park spent over $372 million in the nearby communities.
Montana SupCo overturns lower court, lets zoning laws take effect
The Montana Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling, allowing a pair of state laws intended to increase housing supply to take effect.
Gov. Gianforte agrees to debate after Busse releases tax returns
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is changing his tune and is now agreeing to debate his opponent, Ryan Busse, in the lead-up to the November election.
Montana Dems reexamine voter efforts after tough election cycles
2020 and 2022 were challenging election cycles for Montana Democrats, with Republicans sweeping statewide races and making gains in the state Legislature.
Citing transparency, Gianforte declines debate with Busse
Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s reelection campaign announced that he’s declining to debate Democratic challenger Ryan Busse.
Montana task force releases final recommendations on housing
In its first year, a statewide task force made a long list of recommendations on ways to address Montana’s need for available, affordable housing – but leaders said there’s still plenty of room for more ideas.
Montana delegates deliver votes at Democratic National Convention
24 Montanans were among more than 4,000 delegates who cast their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Gianforte requests presidential disaster declaration for Missoula
Gov. Greg Gianforte has asked President Joe Biden to issue a presidential major disaster declaration for the July 24 storm that slammed Missoula.
Montana Supreme Court overturns 2013 abortion consent law
After a legal challenge that stretched out for over a decade, the Montana Supreme Court has invalidated a state law that would have required parental consent before a minor could get an abortion.
Crews removing contaminated soil from Upper Tenmile Creek
The Upper Tenmile Creek area is a historic mining district, surrounding the community of Rimini. It was added to the federal Superfund list in 1999 because of ongoing contamination.