Montana Government, Politics, and Leadership
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The Forest Service is poised to hand off one of the West’s most visited landscapes Critics say this is a test case for privatizing public lands.
“This is the camel’s nose under the tent. Cut employees so the excuse is not enough support. The Trump administration wants to sell off lands wherever it can and privatize lands wherever it can’t. So this is the test case for privatization,” said Aaron Weiss, executive director of the Center for Western Priorities.
Billionaires in the wilderness
Private-sector wealth wants to save Greater Yellowstone. But for whom?
Registration is open for the 2026 Montana Co-op Academy October 19–21, 2026 | Bozeman, Montana
For outreach staff, economic developers, Extension, community partners, and people helping communities explore cooperative solutions.
Montana Ambassadors Host Montana State’s President Tessman and University of Montana’s President Shinn as they speak publicly together for the first time
The new faces of Montana’s flagship universities sat for a panel discussion moderated by the Chronicle at the Montana Ambassadors’ annual summit at The Wilson in Big Sky on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Montana Ambassadors is a statewide cohort of business leaders and entrepreneurs.
More than 20 cryptomines have popped up in Montana along Bakken’s edges
“We’re going to be doing that with noise-canceling headphones now.”
Trump Is Considering More Data Centers on Public Lands Than Previously Known
The data center proposals cover at least 17,600 acres of public lands across six Western states.
Institutional Investors Control Billions in U.S. Farmland Sparking Widespread Protests – Farmland for Farmers Act
Farmers and rural communities are pushing back against corporate encroachment on agricultural land, highlighting threats to family farms and rural economies. The Farmland for Farmers Act seeks to curb speculation and preserve working farms amid rising absentee ownership and land values.
Montana County No. 57? Northeastern Missoula Residents Push to Form New County
Communities in northeastern Missoula County are organizing to create County No. 57, aiming for a leaner government that better serves rural needs. The movement seeks to establish local jobs and improve representation while working cooperatively with current county officials.
Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 3, Issue 38
The Weekly Roundup is a summary of events, news and information important to Commerce’s constituents this week. Click on any topic for more information.
Irish Team Builds Fastest DNA Computer Without Electricity
Maynooth University researchers developed a DNA computer that performs calculations using natural molecular interactions without continuous power. This breakthrough could transform energy use in computing, a key concern for Montana businesses facing rising energy costs.


