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U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference slamming President Biden’s radical anti-energy agenda that includes breaching dams on the Lower Snake River.

Federal judge: Lovell 'exemplified the very best traits of a trial judge'

The U.S. District Court of Montana recently announced the death of Senior Judge Charles C. Lovell.

Tax revenue analysis: Montana collects $204 million million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

Montana collected $204 million in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Montana

These Montana political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

In Billings, Tester Hosts Pact Act Implementation Roundtable With Montana Veterans & Advocates

Tester met with va officials, vsos, and veterans to discuss va’s sustained efforts to expand health care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans and survivors under his historic bill

Governor Gianforte Visits with 4-H Students, Nursing Home Residents on 56 County Tour

During a three-day swing through eastern Montana on his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte visited Roosevelt Memorial Nursing Home to meet with residents and local 4-H students.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Montana increases from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Montana in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $387,921, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

35 people die from cancer in Montana during week ending June 24

There were 35 deaths from cancer reported in Montana in the week ending June 24, making up 17.9% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

VA Purchase Loans in Montana average $387,921 for Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Montana in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $387,921, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Montana’s Motor Vehicle Division Offers Mobile Driver Services In Red Lodge

In response to increased demand and to further support customers in Carbon County, Montana’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will offer a weeklong mobile licensing event beginning July 10 in Red Lodge in the Veterans Memorial Civic Center parking lot.

Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Montana during week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jun 29, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Montana in the week ending June 24, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

56 people die in Montana from heart disease in week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jun 29, 2023

There were 56 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending June 24, a 16.7% increase over the previous week.

Tester’s Bill To Crack Down On Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Clears Key Senate Hurdle

Senator’s fend off fentanyl act will impose tougher sanctions on cartels, declare international trafficking of fentanyl a national emergency

Daines, Miller-meeks Lead Colleagues In Effort To Provide Tax Relief For Pregnant Moms

Introduce bicameral bill to allow pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit

Governor Gianforte Extends Housing Task Force

Governor Greg Gianforte on June 29 extended his housing task force, which he launched in July 2022, through June 2025.

Missoula Police Department: 'The victim was stabbed and bear sprayed'

Missoula Police Department responded to a call about a man covered in blood.

Governor Gianforte Promotes New and Expanding Businesses on 56 County Tour

Highlights record business creation in Montana in 2021 and 2022

Governor Gianforte Spotlights Small Businesses in Eastern Montana