Montana Government, Politics, and Leadership
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National Parks Traveler Shuts Down After 21 Years of Coverage Due to Trump Pressures and Media Struggles
If properly appreciated, National parks, he said, “are so important in helping people reconnect with themselves, with forgetting about checking their email, checking their texts.” And that’s only the beginning of their value. With high burnout and low morale, he believes the park service is in danger of lasting. And because the agency has drastically scaled back communications, trying to report on it is very frustrating. It got so bad that Traveler reporters couldn’t even secure interviews on stories of park service successes, he said.
Over Half of Missoula Renters Struggle with Housing Costs
A recent survey shows 53% of Missoula renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, with rising rents and limited tenant protections worsening instability. Local advocates are pushing for stronger protections and innovative solutions to address these challenges.
For four years, one of the best marketers on earth grew almost entirely by charging more. That just stopped working.
People are still buying, but they won’t keep paying more just because the label is familiar.
“Look Ma- No Steering Wheel or Pedals” – Zoox Wins First Federal Approval for Driverless Robotaxis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration authorized Zoox to operate up to 2,500 fully driverless robotaxis annually. This landmark approval allows Zoox to charge for rides starting in Las Vegas while meeting strict safety reporting requirements.
The Coming Food-Stamp Crisis
Enrollment in SNAP, America’s signature food-aid program for low- and no-income people, has sharply declined. States now face a deadline that could spell the end of the program for millions of Americans next year.
Montana Employment Law Seminar – Parsons Behle & Latimer – 9/15 – Missoula
Please join Big Sky SHRM and Parsons Behle & Latimer for the Montana Employment Law Seminar, geared toward providing contemporary legal information in employment and labor matters to business owners, human resource professionals and corporate counsel.
GFDA Quarter Index 2026Q2 Numbers to Celebrate
Our Mission
Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.
GFDA is a certified Community Development Financial Institution and a 501(c)3 charitable organization. High Plains Financial is a certified Community Development Corporation that offers SBA 504 loans statewide. GFDA and High Plains Financial are Equal Opportunity Employers, Lenders and Providers.
First US Case Charges American Citizen with Phone Data Wipe Using Duress Passcode While Entering the US
Samuel Tunick faces prosecution for allegedly erasing his phone at a border inspection using a duress passcode. This case raises important questions about digital privacy and legal rights at the border. With the number of border searches of electronic devices increasing every year, how can travelers keep their digital data safe?
Montana Sees Surge of Young Adults Moving to the State for Jobs
Young adults aged 18 to 24 are leading in-migration to Montana, driven by strong economic growth and expanding job opportunities in areas like Great Falls. This influx could reshape local labor markets, though challenges remain with many youth still disengaged from work or education.
Montana places near the bottom in new national ranking for childhood education – “The State With the Best Education Wins!”
WalletHub recently conducted a study on early education and ranked each state using 12 key metrics. Montana ranked 45th overall.


