2024 Montana Legislature and Politics

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Increasing Future Immigration Grows the U.S.’ Competitive Advantage

Without raising immigration levels now, the U.S. will no longer be the world’s largest economy. Expanded immigration will ensure that the U.S. workforce can continue to outperform global competitors.

Tester Secures More Than $16 Million for Housing Resources in Montana

“This funding is a huge win, and will go towards vital programs across the state that will address housing shortages and increase the availability of workforce housing. I’m proud to have secured this funding, and I’ll continue to do all I can to ensure the folks who call our state home can continue to do so.”

The Answer to Election Deniers Is in an Idaho County Website

Ballot Verifier is a first-of-its-kind tool that gives anyone with an internet connection direct access to every single ballot that has been cast in all Ada County elections since 2022, meaning that those in the election denial movement can no longer say that they don’t have access to the information they want.

Montana’s Republican legislature passes unprecedented anti-science law: ‘Our families are already suffering’

Montana’s legislature has passed the nation’s most aggressive anti-science law, prohibiting state agencies from considering the impacts of excess heat-trapping pollution when reviewing permits for large projects like coal mines and power plants.

USPS to move some operations from Missoula to Spokane – Why Biden Can’t Fire Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

“While this shortsighted decision exemplifies how out of touch Postmaster DeJoy is with the challenges facing rural America, I’ll continue using every tool at my disposal to ensure that the Postal Service is held accountable to the people of Montana. Senator Jon Tester

2024 Montana Fair Housing Survey

The survey, which takes 10 minutes to complete, will help the State assess access to housing, understand barriers to access and mitigate any barriers identified.

Bozeman group working to garner support for city government review

“I think a lot of people in Bozeman are struggling,” said Tia Goebel, an organizer with Bozeman Tenants United. “I think there’s a lot that our government can do better.”

Key takeaways from our reporting on Montana’s public school budgets

From COVID aid to local levies, here are four major points to know about the financial challenges facing the state’s largest districts this year.

Quality of life in Montana down, according to survey Montana Public Radio

In the most recent poll, more than 60% of voters reported a decline in their quality of life over the last five years.

SAVE THE DATE: Wilderness Act 60th Anniversary Celebration this September 13-15! – Lochsa River

The three-day educational event is open to the public, and will feature inspirational speakers, group discussions, live music, food, and more. A special thank you to the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation for their generous support of this grassroots Wilderness gathering!

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