Montana
Friday, May 27, 2022
Expect Delays: High Gas Prices Not Slowing Down Travel
The cost of heading out of town this Memorial Day weekend will be higher than past years, with higher gas prices and inflation hitting travelers…
Initiative to Help MT's Underserved Students Complete College
Montana's effort to increase college graduation numbers is getting a boost from a new grant. The nonprofit Complete College America has chosen the …
Fed Funds for Small MT Meat Processors Fend off Industry Consolidation
Small Montana meat processors are on the front lines against the large companies that control the industry. Funding from the American Rescue Plan is …
Poll: Strong Support for Blackfoot Clearwater Protections from Congress
A new survey finds strong support in Montana for conservation and public lands, including a measure in Congress to protect more forest land. In the …
MT State Library Memes History with Photo Contest
The Montana historical meme contest is back and history has never felt so relevant in the internet age. The Montana State Library began the contest …
Teen Depression Underscores Important Role of School Counselors
More than two years into the pandemic, depression among teenagers is up, and one way to support kids' mental health could be through school …
Gratitude, Relief for Public Workers Who Saw Student Debt Erased
Changes to a federal loan-forgiveness program are erasing debt for public employees, but people have a limited window to consolidate their debt under …
Native Americans in MT Seek Getting Civically Engaged
It can feel daunting to know where to start for people who want to get involved in their communities, and being civically engagement can mean …
Conservation Lawmakers Mark 50th Anniversary of MT Constitution
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Montana Constitution. The document is unique among constitutions, in part, because it recognizes the …
MT Group Wants EPA to Stop New 'Subjective' Water-Quality System
An environmental group has filed a lawsuit in an effort to urge the Environmental Protection Agency to address changes to how water quality is measure…
Added Protection for Abortion Access in MT Could be Overturned
Montana is part of a national trend of increasing challenges to abortion access. An injunction was placed on three abortion restriction bills passed …
Worker Shortage Hits MT Nonprofit World Hard
The country has a worker shortage - and it's leading to hard times for nonprofits. Liz Moore is the executive director of the Montana Nonprofit …