Government

Curious about government spending in Montana?

Montana's top state executive officers are earning an average salary of $108,000. The top-paid public official might surprise you.

If the Big Beautiful Bill passes, is that a good or a bad thing for Montana? In what ways may Big Sky Country be affected?

Montanans are frustrated with recent job cuts and hiring freezes within the National Park Service. Disruptions to tourism, and the enjoyment of public lands would have serious financial consequences to all residents - not just those who have already been directly affected by the Trump/DOGE firings.

The Department of Defense is looking to fund a project that'll extract rare elements from the Berkeley Pit. But at what cost?

Many Montanans prefer less government and more freedom, however, you might be surprised to know that Montana is one of the most dependent states in the nation.

When it comes to folks moving to Montana, that's a sensitive subject for many locals. However, the biggest land owner in the state isn't a Montanan either.

Montana is the first state to lose, then regain a congressional seat.

In an effort to highlight global censorship campaigns, Google’s biannual transparency report revealed a 70 percent increase in takedown requests by the US government and law enforcement agencies.

What does the possible government shutdown mean for us here in Montana?  Well it would close Yellowstone & Glacier National Parks as well as other federal recreation sites, delay some  federally funded road projects and freeze home purchases backed by the government. Missoula, Mont. -- Still no deal as the federal government inches closer to a shutdown. President Obama met with Republicans Th