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At the start of July, advocates expressed concern after federal grant funding that supports afterschool and summer educa...
07/25/2025

At the start of July, advocates expressed concern after federal grant funding that supports afterschool and summer educational programs was held up. That funding has now been released, but some of the grant recipients still have concerns about what’s going to come next.

Jonathon Ambarian spoke with MAPS Media Institute and the Montana Afterschool Alliance about the funding delay.

At the start of July, advocates expressed concern after federal grant funding that supports afterschool and summer educational programs was held up. That funding has now been released.

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest covers almost 3 million acres across central Montana. Leaders say much of tha...
07/24/2025

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest covers almost 3 million acres across central Montana. Leaders say much of that forest land carries more fuel – and more wildfire risk – than it should.

This week, leaders officially introduced their draft decision to move forward with a “Forestwide Prescribed Fire Project” that could cover hundreds of thousands of acres over the next twenty years.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest covers almost 3 million acres across central Montana. Leaders say much of that forest land carries more fuel – and more wildfire risk – than it should.

For the last four years, the Montana Department of Revenue has been responsible for regulating both alcohol and ma*****n...
07/23/2025

For the last four years, the Montana Department of Revenue has been responsible for regulating both alcohol and ma*****na businesses in the state. Now, department leaders are planning to bring both under a single division – though some in those industries are apprehensive about the move.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

The Montana Department of Revenue has been responsible for regulating both alcohol and ma*****na businesses in the state. Now, department leaders are planning to bring both under a single division.

Earlier this month, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services leaders said they were ready to seek a federa...
07/22/2025

Earlier this month, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services leaders said they were ready to seek a federal waiver that would let them introduce community engagement requirements and cost sharing for the state’s Medicaid expansion program. Now Governor Greg Gianforte's adminstration has released more details on their plans.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration has released more details on its plans to implement work requirements and charge premiums for people on Medicaid expansion.

The Montana Public Service Commission has been looking into residents' complaints about water service in the North Star ...
07/19/2025

The Montana Public Service Commission has been looking into residents' complaints about water service in the North Star subdivision north of Helena since 2020. Commissioners said at a meeting last week that they’re now ready to pursue possible fines against the developer.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

Residents in a north Helena Valley subdivision have again been raising concerns about their water service, and Montana utility regulators say they’re ready to pursue fines against the developer.

The Montana Legislature has voted -- by the narrowest margin possible -- to override Governor Greg Gianforte's veto and ...
07/18/2025

The Montana Legislature has voted -- by the narrowest margin possible -- to override Governor Greg Gianforte's veto and enact a bill that will pay counties for some of the costs of holding inmates waiting for mental health evaluations or treatment.

Jonathon Ambarian spoke with the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office about the impacts they've seen from this issue.

The Montana Legislature has voted to overturn Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a bill that will pay counties for some of the costs of holding inmates waiting for mental health evaluations or treatment.

As some of Montana's smallest school districts have moved into non-operational status, some community members have put t...
07/17/2025

As some of Montana's smallest school districts have moved into non-operational status, some community members have put the blame for enrollment challenges on a new state law that took effect last year – but that may be only part of the story.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

In some of Montana’s smallest school districts, community members have put the blame for enrollment challenges on a new state law that took effect last year – but that may be only part of the story.

President Donald Trump says he's nominating Bill Mercer, Montana's former U.S. attorney and now a Republican state lawma...
07/11/2025

President Donald Trump says he's nominating Bill Mercer, Montana's former U.S. attorney and now a Republican state lawmaker representing Billings, to become a federal district court judge.

Mercer would replace Judge Susan Watters, who is taking senior status. He must now be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday on social media that he's nominating former U.S. Attorney Bill Mercer for a seat on the federal bench that will be vacated by Judge Susan Watters next year.

On Thursday, Christopher Martinez Marvan, a man detained by immigration authorities in Helena last week, had his first h...
07/11/2025

On Thursday, Christopher Martinez Marvan, a man detained by immigration authorities in Helena last week, had his first hearing in federal court in Missoula, as his attorneys argued his detention was a constitutional violation.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

On Thursday in Missoula, a federal hearing was held for Christopher Martínez-Marvan, a Mexican citizen and Helena resident who was arrested by federal immigration authorities.

As organizations across Montana are continuing to look at what impacts the state could see from the federal “One Big Bil...
07/10/2025

As organizations across Montana are continuing to look at what impacts the state could see from the federal “One Big Bill,” leaders with the Montana Food Bank Network - MFBN say they have concerns about changes to SNAP food assistance benefits.

Jonathon Ambarian talked with MFBN and Helena Food Share about the changes and the demand they're already seeing.

As organizations across Montana are continuing to look at what impacts the state could see from the federal “One Big Bill,” leaders with the Montana Food Bank Network say they have concerns.

With the passage of the federal "One Big Bill," all states are going to have to implement work requirements for people o...
07/09/2025

With the passage of the federal "One Big Bill," all states are going to have to implement work requirements for people on Medicaid expansion by the end of 2026. But Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services leaders say they're seeking a waiver to start those requirements sooner than that.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

When President Donald Trump signed HR 1 – also known as the “One Big Bill” – into law last week, it formalized some big changes ahead for Medicaid programs, including in Montana.

The Montana Legislature approved some big changes to Montana's election laws during its 2025 session -- including same-d...
07/04/2025

The Montana Legislature approved some big changes to Montana's election laws during its 2025 session -- including same-day registration, voter ID and more. Now, the laws establishing some of those changes are facing legal challenges.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

By the time Montana’s 2026 elections roll around, there could be some big changes to the way people in the state vote – if the laws establishing those changes make it through legal challenges.

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