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Montana Public Radio

Montana news, with updates on politics and elections, wildfires and air quality, heath care, wildlife, public lands and more, from Montana Public Radio.

  • 2 minutes 13 seconds
    State Senate starts in gridlock over committee changes
    Discord between Republicans in the Montana Senate has delayed the chamber’s business in the early days of the 69th Legislature.
    11 January 2025, 2:32 pm
  • 19 minutes 42 seconds
    Capitol Talk: Week 1 brings a contentious start and familiar themes
    The first week of the 2025 Legislature gets off to a contentious start. Gov. Gianforte invites Elon Musk to Montana. Legislative leaders plan to revive efforts to change the judiciary. Newly sworn-in Senator Tim Sheehy is wasting no time making a splash. Retiring Congressman Matt Rosendale makes a quiet exit.
    11 January 2025, 2:16 pm
  • 2 minutes 11 seconds
    Grizzlies in the lower 48 will keep their 'threatened' status under the ESA
    Grizzly bears in the lower 48 will remain protected as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act, federal officials announced Wednesday.
    9 January 2025, 2:50 pm
  • 4 minutes 50 seconds
    Why are luxury real estate owners getting agricultural tax breaks?
    As property taxes surge in Montana, some say the state’s tax code is letting luxury real estate owners benefit from a tax break intended to support farms and ranches. The longstanding policy passes sizable tax savings to property classified as “agricultural.” But, critics say it may be too easy for high-value homes to qualify for that tax break.
    9 January 2025, 1:50 pm
  • 1 minute 32 seconds
    Helena resident honored for her advocacy for female veterans
    A Helena resident was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal last week. Diane Carlson Evans worked to bring recognition to the female veterans of the Vietnam War.
    8 January 2025, 2:48 pm
  • 1 minute 3 seconds
    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says rare orchid is no longer endangered
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a rare species of orchid found in the western U.S., including Montana, is no longer endangered. USFWS has proposed the removal of the Ute ladies’-tresses orchid from the endangered species list.
    8 January 2025, 2:42 pm
  • 1 minute 1 second
    New medical debt reporting rules could benefit 60,000 Montanans 
    Medical debt will no longer impact your credit score. The Biden administration Tuesday finalized rules that will remove the debt from credit reports.
    8 January 2025, 2:11 pm
  • 1 minute
    Lawmakers highlight affordability, taxes as priorities as 2025 Legislature convenes
    The 69th Montana Legislature opened in Helena Monday with both Republicans and Democrats highlighting affordability as one of the issues that will dominate the 90-day session.
    7 January 2025, 2:21 pm
  • 1 minute 39 seconds
    State leaders take oaths of office at the Capitol
    The state’s top officials were sworn into office Monday at the Montana Capitol. Most of the six statewide leaders are returning for second terms and all six are Republicans.
    7 January 2025, 2:05 pm
  • 1 minute 45 seconds
    New lawmakers are sworn in as legislative session begins 
    Montana lawmakers convened in Helena Monday for day one of the 69th Legislature. While swearing in to office, legislative leaders talked about their priorities for the next 90 days of policymaking.
    7 January 2025, 2:03 pm
  • 1 minute 55 seconds
    University of Montana Lady Griz basketball legend Malia Kipp dies
    To members of Montana’s Blackfeet Tribe, Malia Kipp wasn’t just a trailblazing athlete, she was also honored as a warrior.
    6 January 2025, 5:13 pm
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