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Another government shutdown looming, and working families will be the ones to pay the price–and that’s on top of the layoffs, healthcare cuts, and revoked education funding that Congress has already passed.
September 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Another government shutdown looming, and working families will be the ones to pay the price–and that’s on top of the layoffs, healthcare cuts, and revoked education funding that Congress has already passed.
Unlike what some pushing false info would have you believe, abortion drugs like mifepristone have repeatedly been proven safe for patients. The fight against access to mifepristone happening in Congress and here in Montana is yet another attack on our right to reproductive care.
September 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Unlike what some pushing false info would have you believe, abortion drugs like mifepristone have repeatedly been proven safe for patients. The fight against access to mifepristone happening in Congress and here in Montana is yet another attack on our right to reproductive care.
When critical services like food assistance and healthcare are made harder to access, it’s our kids who pay the price. Tightened SNAP & Medicaid eligibility = fewer kids well-fed and prepared to learn.
September 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When critical services like food assistance and healthcare are made harder to access, it’s our kids who pay the price. Tightened SNAP & Medicaid eligibility = fewer kids well-fed and prepared to learn.
Especially in tense times, it falls on each of us to refuse to contribute to disinformation running wild. It’s easy to post and share things quickly and without being thoughtful, but it’s important to check your facts and pause.
September 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Especially in tense times, it falls on each of us to refuse to contribute to disinformation running wild. It’s easy to post and share things quickly and without being thoughtful, but it’s important to check your facts and pause.
Whether it’s an iced tea or a snack, or a replacement part for your car, tariffs are driving up costs across the board. But we don’t know what we’ll do if they come for the hot dogs next!
September 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Whether it’s an iced tea or a snack, or a replacement part for your car, tariffs are driving up costs across the board. But we don’t know what we’ll do if they come for the hot dogs next!
The Department of Interior just dropped a new order that threatens the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – an extremely successful conservation program that protects Montana's public lands.
September 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Department of Interior just dropped a new order that threatens the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – an extremely successful conservation program that protects Montana's public lands.
There’s no time to wait. Public lands are at risk of being stripped away for profit. If lost, there is no going back. We have until September 19th to submit public comments in defense of the Roadless Rule that protects the wild places we love: bit.ly/460vzAJ
September 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
There’s no time to wait. Public lands are at risk of being stripped away for profit. If lost, there is no going back. We have until September 19th to submit public comments in defense of the Roadless Rule that protects the wild places we love: bit.ly/460vzAJ
Municipal elections are happening across Montana this year, but what does that mean? What does your local municipality do? Well, the bottom line is that if you’re seeing changes in your neighborhood, it’s probably something your municipal government decided!
September 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Municipal elections are happening across Montana this year, but what does that mean? What does your local municipality do? Well, the bottom line is that if you’re seeing changes in your neighborhood, it’s probably something your municipal government decided!
Montana wildfire season is in full swing. Before you head out to recreate, be sure to check the area for any fires or fire restrictions. You can find all the info you need at www.mtfireinfo.org
September 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Montana wildfire season is in full swing. Before you head out to recreate, be sure to check the area for any fires or fire restrictions. You can find all the info you need at www.mtfireinfo.org
The YAM is facing serious county funding cuts. This puts youth programs, community outreach, and access to the arts at risk. Contact the Yellowstone County Commission today and urge them to restore YAM funding. Learn more and take action: artmuseum.org/act-now
September 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The YAM is facing serious county funding cuts. This puts youth programs, community outreach, and access to the arts at risk. Contact the Yellowstone County Commission today and urge them to restore YAM funding. Learn more and take action: artmuseum.org/act-now
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Labor Day this weekend? Our friends at the AFL-CIO MT compiled a list of pro-worker, pro-fun events happening across the state. Tag a friend who you want to see at the Labor Day celebration in your community!
August 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Labor Day this weekend? Our friends at the AFL-CIO MT compiled a list of pro-worker, pro-fun events happening across the state. Tag a friend who you want to see at the Labor Day celebration in your community!
It’s important to make sure the information you’re seeing and sharing about the massive federal spending bill covers the big picture.
August 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It’s important to make sure the information you’re seeing and sharing about the massive federal spending bill covers the big picture.
Helena is having its first municipal primary election in two decades! Some important changes were made in the 2025 legislature, though, and here’s what you need to know. Starting on 10/1/25, all mail-in and absentee ballots will require your birth year on the ballot envelope.
August 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Helena is having its first municipal primary election in two decades! Some important changes were made in the 2025 legislature, though, and here’s what you need to know. Starting on 10/1/25, all mail-in and absentee ballots will require your birth year on the ballot envelope.
On Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate the longstanding tradition of Montana women using the ballot box to advance their own futures, and those of their families and communities.
August 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate the longstanding tradition of Montana women using the ballot box to advance their own futures, and those of their families and communities.
Our National Parks belong to all Montanans. Let’s champion our parks and give them what they need to thrive so that they’re protected for the next 99 years and beyond!
August 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our National Parks belong to all Montanans. Let’s champion our parks and give them what they need to thrive so that they’re protected for the next 99 years and beyond!
FYI: Having a child in full-time daycare in Montana is more expensive than 4 years of in-state university tuition – and the Trump administration just cut the funding for a pilot program that was helping families across Montana afford the cost.
August 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
FYI: Having a child in full-time daycare in Montana is more expensive than 4 years of in-state university tuition – and the Trump administration just cut the funding for a pilot program that was helping families across Montana afford the cost.
The federal spending bill is a massive piece of legislation. It’s important to make sure the information you’re seeing and sharing is accurate and tells the whole story. Right now, you may see things like “historic tax relief” being touted.
August 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The federal spending bill is a massive piece of legislation. It’s important to make sure the information you’re seeing and sharing is accurate and tells the whole story. Right now, you may see things like “historic tax relief” being touted.
Montana families are juggling high costs of essentials this back to school season because of reckless decisions in Washington D.C.
August 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Montana families are juggling high costs of essentials this back to school season because of reckless decisions in Washington D.C.
Housing prices are still too high for too many Montanans. Claim your property tax rebate of up to $400 starting Aug. 15 by going to getmyrebate.mt.gov. The application process closes on Oct. 1, 2025.
August 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Housing prices are still too high for too many Montanans. Claim your property tax rebate of up to $400 starting Aug. 15 by going to getmyrebate.mt.gov. The application process closes on Oct. 1, 2025.
Our public lands are still at risk! The federal government is going against public opinion and quietly dismantling protections for our public lands in Montana. You can read more about how the protections for our public lands are being eroded here: bit.ly/45yoY0l
August 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Our public lands are still at risk! The federal government is going against public opinion and quietly dismantling protections for our public lands in Montana. You can read more about how the protections for our public lands are being eroded here: bit.ly/45yoY0l
Backpacks are packed. Lunches are prepped. But kids across America are going back to underfunded schools while billionaires get another tax break. Trump’s budget doesn’t leave room for crayons — just cruelty.
August 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Backpacks are packed. Lunches are prepped. But kids across America are going back to underfunded schools while billionaires get another tax break. Trump’s budget doesn’t leave room for crayons — just cruelty.
The most exclusive travel destination you never ask for. The average cost per day for a hospital stay in Montana is around $2,000. And that’s before added perks like surgery! Read more here: bit.ly/4lcWjnb
August 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The most exclusive travel destination you never ask for. The average cost per day for a hospital stay in Montana is around $2,000. And that’s before added perks like surgery! Read more here: bit.ly/4lcWjnb
Drive carefully next time you're on Highway 93! Thanks to the federal spending bill, the $74.9 million MT-93 safety improvement project has been cut - meaning no additional pedestrian trails, turning lanes, and wildlife crossings. Read more here: bit.ly/4fqwvmp
August 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Drive carefully next time you're on Highway 93! Thanks to the federal spending bill, the $74.9 million MT-93 safety improvement project has been cut - meaning no additional pedestrian trails, turning lanes, and wildlife crossings. Read more here: bit.ly/4fqwvmp
In the 2025 federal budget, SNAP was slashed. Medicaid took another hit. Food banks are being stretched to the breaking point, forced to turn families away. Meanwhile, billionaires got another round of tax breaks.
August 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In the 2025 federal budget, SNAP was slashed. Medicaid took another hit. Food banks are being stretched to the breaking point, forced to turn families away. Meanwhile, billionaires got another round of tax breaks.
The federal spending bill allowed the tax credits that help thousands of Montana families afford healthcare to expire - meaning that your health insurance rates may be about to go up. Read more about the proposed rate increase here: bit.ly/4lgTOAm
August 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The federal spending bill allowed the tax credits that help thousands of Montana families afford healthcare to expire - meaning that your health insurance rates may be about to go up. Read more about the proposed rate increase here: bit.ly/4lgTOAm