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Missoula Current
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![Gubernatorial candidate Busse advocates for old Montana values](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/03/attachment-BUSSE.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gubernatorial candidate Busse advocates for old Montana values
Many of Busse’s answers reflected his support for the Montana Constitution and its protections for privacy, an equitable education and a clean and healthful environment.
![Vacancy rates in Missoula’s rental market rising](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vacancy rates in Missoula’s rental market rising
While Missoula's stock of housing remains in limited supply, the vacancy rate in the city's rental market has begun to soften.
![Viewpoint: Revised Lolo National Forest plan a good one](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-Rock-Creek.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Revised Lolo National Forest plan a good one
Chris Evavold writes, "It is appreciated that the revised forest plan retains the 58,826-acre Sliderock recommended wilderness."
![Clark Fork Coalition announces new director](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/08/Clark-Fork.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Clark Fork Coalition announces new director
In June, a University of Montana professor will take the helm of the Clark Fork Coalition as Karen Knutsen retires after 17 years.
![Judge gives governor two weeks to allow override of SB442 veto](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/10/transportation-traffic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judge gives governor two weeks to allow override of SB442 veto
A county judge denied Gov. Greg Gianforte’s effort to delay a legislative vote on his veto of a bill that would have redirected marijuana tax money to county roads and conservation.
![City: Fate of $7M fire levy could influence local insurance premiums](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/12/missoula-fire-dept.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City: Fate of $7M fire levy could influence local insurance premiums
As the city asks voters in Missoula to consider passing a fire levy this spring to help the Missoula Fire Department keep up with growth, it's also reminding residents that doing so may be tied to their insurance premiums.
![Missoula’s Posh Chocolat eyes product expansion in new facility](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/03/attachment-chocolat.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula’s Posh Chocolat eyes product expansion in new facility
A chocolate company founded by a Missoula couple announced a new chapter of growth and transformation this month as it plans to expand.
![Montana Viewpoint: Laws, compassion and common sense](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/04/Jim-Elliott-headshot-2015-249x350-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Viewpoint: Laws, compassion and common sense
Jim Elliott writes, "When God appeared to Solomon in a dream God offered him anything he wanted. Solomon asked to be given wisdom. He did not ask for power or long life. He asked for the wisdom to do the right thing."
![Viewpoint: Celebrate female social, cultural, political achievements](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-protest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Celebrate female social, cultural, political achievements
Kylie Gursky writes, "March 8 is International Women’s Day. It is a time to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and mark a call to action to accelerate women’s equality."
![Missoula County forms new lands department, names director](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/04/attachment-Marshall-Mountain.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County forms new lands department, names director
A new department formed within Missoula County will also have a new director to oversee everything from trails to the newly acquired public park at Marshall Mountain.