Government & Policy
State government, agencies, courts, budgets, and policy.
Idaho Firm’s Montana Data Center Permit Contradicts CEO’s Jobs Promises
An Idaho company seeking approval to build an artificial intelligence data center in Bonner, Montana, has submitted permit documents that…
Gianforte Administration Warns of Above-Normal Fire Danger Across Montana This Summer
Montana officials outlined a potentially demanding wildfire season at a Helena briefing Tuesday, pointing to dry snowpack, rising summer temperatures,…
National Homeless Count Falls Slightly in 2025, Though Long-Term Trend Points Upward
A federal point-in-time count conducted in January 2025 found roughly 745,652 people experiencing homelessness across the United States, a 3%…
Senate Confirms Bozeman Attorney Katie Lane to Montana Federal Bench Despite ABA Opposition
The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Bozeman attorney Katie Lane to a lifetime seat on the U.S. District Court…
Montana’s Second-Home Tax Policy Draws National Attention as Housing Costs Climb
Montana’s decision to create a separate property tax rate for homes not used as primary residences has drawn renewed attention…
Montana Signs On to Federal Foster Care Initiative as Child Placements Hit Five-Year Low
Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday announced that Montana has joined a federal initiative aimed at ensuring every child entering foster…