As the Trump administration orders National Park Service staff change or remove hundreds of exhibits and other interpretive materials at NPS sites, the Daily Montanan points out material under review in Montana. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/20/w... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

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What National Park Service interpretive material in Montana has been flagged for review? • Daily Montanan

A publicly published database lists signs, brochures, books and other interpretive materials flagged for review under Trump’s executive order to restore ‘truth and sanity’

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“Members of the public have contacted us asking what the heck is going on here.” — Rep. Schillinger, R-Circle, of questions for SOS Christi Jacobsen. She's provided sparse answers and been absent at important meetings. @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/19/w... #mtnews #mtpol

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Wanted: Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen at the Legislature • Daily Montanan

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have questions for Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, but she's staying mum.

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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is projecting a budget shortfall of $34.4 million, staff told an interim budget committee this week. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/18/d... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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DPHHS reports $34.4 million shortfall in interim budget committee

Agency will file 2027 supplemental budget request to cover costs as agency says it warned Legislature about the issue.

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On a sunny and bright St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Helena, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte stopped at Gulch Distillers for a tasting and to highlight the state’s Growth Through Agriculture grant and loan program. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/17/g... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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Gulch Distillers highlighted as part of state Ag investment program

March is National Agriculture Month and the state program, created in 1987, provides grants up to $50,000 and loans up to $100,000.

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Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/briefs/ten-c... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

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Ten candidates advance in University of Montana president search • Daily Montanan

Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration.

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Yellowstone National Park welcomed its second-highest number of visitors on record during 2025, according to a National Park Service press release Tuesday. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/briefs/yello... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

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Yellowstone National Park notches second-highest visitation year on record • Daily Montanan

Yellowstone National Park notches second-highest visitation year on record, more than 4.7 million tourists

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A Flathead county judge has temporarily stopped a luxury real-estate company from construction on a 159-foot dock on Flathead Lake. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/16/s... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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Stop work order issued in Flathead dock case • Daily Montanan

A Flathead County judge has stopped a dock construction on Flathead Lake.

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“I’m ... asking the Supreme Court to step in to ensure the relief provided to Montanans remains intact.” — Gov. Gianforte on asking the MTSupCo to take on a property taxes lawsuit, hoping to expedite it. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/16/g... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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Gianforte wants Montana Supreme Court to expedite property tax lawsuit • Daily Montanan

Gov. Greg Gianforte is asking the Montana Supreme Court to take over a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a property tax bill.

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Montana’s outdoor recreation industry remains one of the largest in the country as a percentage of GDP, according to a federal report released this month detailing the economic impact of the industry in 2024. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/16/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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Montana’s outdoor recreation sector made up 5% of GDP in 2024 • Daily Montanan

The outdoor recreation industry contributed $3.8 billion to state GDP; ranks third in nation for contribution to state GDP, according to a new report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis

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The Ninth Circuit affirmed a federal judge’s injunction against HB 359, which banned drag performers and popular events like “drag story hour” under threat of criminal penalties, saying it was likely a violation of First Amendment speech. dailymontanan.com/2026/03/14/f... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

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Federal appeals court upholds injunction against Montana's drag ban • Daily Montanan

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds injunction against HB 359 which prohibits and criminalizes drag performances, saying it likely violates First Amendment protections.

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