Missoula County Public Schools Approves Sale of South Avenue Property
Missoula County Public Schools has approved the sale of two parcels of land near Sentinel High School. Continue reading…
View ArticleGroup Proposes First Domestic Violence Specialty Court in Montana
Alternatives Inc. and Justice of the Peace David Carter are leading the proposal after securing a $44,000 grant to research the idea. Establishing a singular court for all legal services would aid...
View ArticleDaines Announces Economic Proposals and $4.5 Million in Funding to Fight...
Daines announced $4.5 million in funding from the CDC and unveiled three proposals to aid Montana's workers and small businesses during the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading…
View ArticleRavalli Commissioners Ask For Investigation of 'Green Decoys'
Ravalli County Commissioners are asking Montana Attorney General Tim Fox to investigate a number of environmental groups. Continue reading…
View ArticleCommissioners Get Ravalli County Airport Funding
Hamilton airport improvement work continues. Continue reading…
View ArticleSuperintendent Arntzen Announces 2021 Legislative Priorities
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen announced the Office of Public Instruction’s policy priorities for the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session. Continue reading…
View ArticleInstitute Will Improve Health and Quality of Life for Montanans
In 2020, Montana launched a new nonprofit called the Montana Public Health Institute. Continue reading…
View ArticleUM College of Humanities Funding – Point and Counterpoint
On Friday’s Talk Back program, UM History Professors Mehrdad Kia and Michael Mayer presented the case that the school’s administration is targeting the College of Humanities and Sciences for drastic...
View ArticleMore Funds for Hamilton’s Sapphire Community Health Center
Senator Tester announced millions for Montana health centers. Continue reading…
View ArticleMore Funds for Corvallis Ag Research Center Remodel
A huge remodeling project gets another financial boost. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Starting to Fund Universities Based on Performance, More Changes...
This week, November 20, the Montana Board of Regents will meet to discuss a variety of issues including the state's falling university enrollment numbers. One of the main topics will be the Complete...
View ArticleGolden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Funding OK’d
The Golden Gate Bridge is a big step closer to getting a suicide barrier after bridge officials approved a $76 million funding package for a net system that would prevent people from jumping to their...
View ArticleState Senator Considers Legislation for an “Opt-In” Program to Extend School...
State Senator Tom Facey of Missoula is looking into a bill that would allow school officials to extend their school years. Continue reading…
View ArticleLawmakers Pass Bill to Increase Funding for Schools
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — State lawmakers have passed a bill to increase the basic entitlement funding for schools by $54 million over the next two years. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Highway Needs Mount as Federal Dollars Run Short
Montana officials say federal highway spending will cover less than a third of the state's $15.8 billion in transportation needs over the next decade. Continue reading…
View ArticleBitterroot Irrigation District Searching for Funding to Replace Crumbling...
The Bitterroot Irrigation District in Ravalli County is struggling with ways in how to fix its 106 year old irrigation system. Continue reading…
View ArticleRavalli County Resource Advisory Committee Looking for New Projects to Fund
The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee is now accepting new project proposals from the public. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Statistics Released Show Montana Receiving Over 29 Million Dollars in...
New monetary figures released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service show hunters and anglers generated a little over $1 billion in 2014! Those are startling statistics compared to years past......
View ArticleFederal Agencies Pledge Another $110 Million in Drought Aid
Federal agencies have pledged another $110 million in drought aid after President Barack Obama talked to the leaders of seven western states. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Delivers New Funds to Mental Health Programs
Montana officials have distributed the first 15 percent of a $19 million mental health care package passed this year. Continue reading…
View ArticleRocky Mountain Elk Foundation Applauds Senate For Passing Crucial Legislation...
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation applauded the U.S. Senate this week for approving an energy package that included a stable reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Continue reading…
View Article2016 Missoula Relay For Life Information
The new location will be Community Medical Center. Continue reading…
View ArticleLack Of Funding For Lolo Public Schools Leads To Termination Of Full Time...
Students heading back to Lolo Public Schools won’t have a full-time nurse anymore now that an anonymous grant that funded the position for four years has expired. Lolo Public School...
View ArticleWestern Montana Receives Funding For Fisheries Improvement Projects
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission recently approved almost $250,000 in funding for ten projects that will improve Montana fisheries. Continue reading…
View ArticleUniversity of Montana Scores Record Year for Research Funding
The University of Montana is starting off the school year by breaking some records in the area of research funding. "We set a record this year in a couple of the research categories," said UM Graduate...
View ArticleLolo Public Schools Receive Funding For A Full Time Nurse Position
Students at Lolo Public Schools started the school year without a full time nurse on staff due to a lack of funding. Continue reading…
View ArticleUM Lands $1.8 Million Grant, Hopes To Improve Health Care For Children In...
The School of Public and Community Health Sciences at the University of Montana recently was awarded a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Receives $1.3 Million Grant To Expand the Montana Registered...
Last week, Montana Governor Steve Bullock announced that a new grant was awarded to fund Montana businesses in an effort to expand apprenticeship programs. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Nonprofit Helps State Start To Fulfill Scholarship Promise, But Many...
Reach Higher Montana is providing grants for hundreds of students in need for the 2017 spring semester. Continue reading…
View ArticleGovernor Gives $10 Million To Fund Montana Department of Transportation Road...
Back in November, three major infrastructure projects were delayed due to a lack of funding. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana University System Discusses Tuition Rate Hikes at Legislature
Representatives from the Montana University System are attempting to convince members of the Montana Senate to add more funding. Continue reading…
View ArticleHamilton’s Sapphire Community Health Care Receives Funds
Three Montana centers will get federal funds from this bill. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana After School Program Grant Money Available
On Tuesday, The Montana Office of Public Instruction announced that the 21st Century Community Learning Center federal grants were recently reauthorized. Continue reading…
View ArticleMissoula's Veterans Treatment Court in Jeopardy, Advocates Say
It appears that Missoula’s Veterans Court is in jeopardy if a federal grant isn’t approved soon. Continue reading…
View ArticleMT Begins to Backfill Funding Cuts in K -12 Education, Special Ed
Money is beginning to be poured into some of the services that were cut during the special legislative session. Continue reading…
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