2025 Montana Legislature and Politics
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“There is not a fire department in the U.S. that can handle a wind-driven event this size,” said Spokane Assistant Fire Chief Lance Dahl
“You’ve got somebody in a suit in an office who’s never fought fires saying you’ve got to go direct attack.”
“The Future of AI” Conference – 10/1-2 – Montana State University
The event will feature MSU experts and guest speakers from across the nation to address topics including the modes of research and creative work that are possible with AI, how AI will affect the transmission and preservation of human knowledge, whether AI will be a reliable source of knowledge and whether AI poses a threat to having an informed citizenry.
Eight States Divert Rural Health Funds to Tech Startups
The Rural Tech Catalyst Fund reallocates 10% of rural health funds to support healthcare technology startups, sparking debate over the balance between innovation and traditional services. Montana may face similar challenges in integrating tech solutions while preserving essential local care.
GFDA Top Ten for 8/2/26
Touro University will launch its new Montana law school with the first class in Great Falls in the fall of 2027. The unique law school is designed for students working full time.
There’s a word for how we treat working moms—and you probably havent heard it
Read on to understand what the U.S. could learn from the way Japan treats working mothers—and how we could actually help women stay in the workforce after they have children.
The Administration is now going after Head Start – doing so would help end the “radical indoctrination of our children.”
In June, the Heritage Foundation issued a report calling on the administration to “sunset Head Start and deregulate the program until officials end it.”
Are Older Americans Hoarding the Future By Staying In Power Too Long?
What if the real threat to American democracy is the tyranny of the elderly?
What Would A Montana Data Center Cost? 10% of a data center’s total cost would go toward Montana jobs and goods.
The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research estimates a $20 billion data center would support 750 jobs and generate $33 million in local property taxes. However, concerns about water use and rising utility costs have sparked opposition in several communities.
Which Montana County has a state-licensed gambling machine for every 24 residents?
Approximately 16,500 state-licensed machines operated statewide in Montana. Are we gambling away our future?
Public Rally Supports Hamilton, Montana’s Rocky Mountain Lab Scientists Laid Off Because of Federal Budget Cuts
On June 26, community members rallied to support employees affected by federal funding reductions.
Community members rallied in support of Rocky Mountain Lab scientists laid off due to federal budget cuts that have impacted the lab. In early May, 41 employees were let go or had their contracts canceled and research budgets were cut.



