Russ Riesinger

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte stopped in Billings on Thursday to highlight Montana’s economic comeback and speak out against the prospect of higher taxes if President Biden’s Build Back Better bill is revived.

In Montana’s battle for U.S. Senate - which is one of the most-watched and expensive races in the country - Democrat Steve Bullock is narrowly on top Republican incumbent Steve Daines 48% to 47%, with 5% still undecided.

While Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said renewable energy, such as wind and solar, are a part of the Trump administration’s energy strategy, he also said too much emphasis cannot be put on them yet.

Officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks told Yellowstone County commissioners in Billings that an invasive species, Asian clams, was recently found in the Lake Elmo.