2025 Legislature and Politics

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Here comes the sun: Montana Legislature approves community solar legislation

Shared solar projects are gaining momentum across the country with more than 44 states offering similar programs, according to Sen. Chris Pope, and in Montana through nine of the state’s rural electric cooperatives.

Trouble in paradise? Seasonal hiring rollercoaster at Yellowstone National Park worries local businesses

“People see the parks as something that might be unstable or that they might not have the resources to operate correctly. They might not come,” said Gillis.

Manufacturing jobs are never coming back to the US

What’s happening is a transition from manufacturing to services that occurs in all countries as they get richer.

Missoula downtown business slow early into 2025

Numerous Canadian paddling teams canceled reservations for this summer, she said, adding some Canadians are uneasy about traveling to the state, citing economic instability and safety.

College Presidents Share Their Fears and Frustrations

…under 47, the landscape has changed. The repression is smarter, more procedural, more permanent. Now, dissent isn’t just punished in the moment—it’s weaponized retroactively …

Hamilton, Montana leaders address cuts at Rocky Mountain Labs

Federal layoffs are affecting Hamilton, where city leaders express concern over job reductions at Rocky Mountain Labs, part of a nationwide cut. The impact of these layoffs could be significant for the local economy.

Former US Senator Jon Tester is co-hosting a podcast with journalist Maritsa Georgiou

In this video, Tim McGonigal reports on former US Senator Jon Tester of Montana, who is co-hosting a podcast with journalist Maritsa Georgiou

The Supreme Court case that seeks to make everyone’s health insurance worse, explained

The Obamacare wars are back.

Is Admissions Trump’s Next Higher Ed Target?

The administration wants “comprehensive admissions reform” at colleges. It’s unclear what that means or how it would be enforced, but pressure to avoid scrutiny could affect admissions practices.

Department of Energy Caps Universities’ Indirect Research Costs at 15%

While the DOE claims the plan will save taxpayers $405 million, research groups say it’s a “ruinous” policy that will “slow the pace of American research and innovation.”