While a Montana Department of Justice spokesperson said the task force will continue to meet while the position is open, staffing issues have stalled work in the past.
Gianforte wants invest $250 million into public safety and spend another $150 million to expand the state prison. His plan also includes $13.5 for corrections and Montana Highway Patrol officers.
As an always-lethal disease spreads on elk feedgrounds, pilot projects are underway to find more low-elevation habitat for wintering wapiti.
A $1 million study involving numerous partners is underway in the uppermost Clark Fork River to investigate contributors to a dramatic decline in brown trout in a once thriving fishery.
Jessica Althoff is one of 16 seniors being featured for an opportunity to receive a $5,000 Valleydictorian grant from Valley Credit Union.
The $16.6 billion proposal that emerged from the House floor with a preliminary vote of 60 to 39 on Wednesday is $293.9 million greater than Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s proposal.
The Senate Taxation Committee voted down a key Democrat-backed property tax relief bill and Gov. Greg Gianforte’s priority income tax and property tax bills on Wednesday.
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