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Feds propose rule shifting management of grizzly bears toward states • Daily Montanan
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1188+ words) Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, along with Gov. Gianforte, made the announcement in Montana; 30-day public comment period opening soon by Micah Drew, Daily Montanan July 15, 2026 The federal government announced on Tuesday that it is planning to shift management of grizzly…...
Montana Secretary of State certifies three independent candidates meet ballot requirements • Daily Montanan
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (159+ words) by Micah Drew, Daily Montanan July 15, 2026 The Montana Secretary of State announced Wednesday that the state election team confirmed three independent candidates for political office met the signature requirements to appear on the November ballot. Seth Bodnar, the former president…...
Federal judge restores road density limits in Bitterroot National Forest • Daily Montanan
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (303+ words) Friends of the Bitterroot says order gives grizzlies, bull trout ‘a fighting chance’ A view of the Bitterroot Valley. (Keila Szpaller/The Daily Montanan) A federal judge restored prior limits on road densities in the Bitterroot National Forest and is…...
Court sanctions should give Daines, Sheehy pause about Blanche's confirmation • Daily Montanan
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (649+ words) Trump’s former personal lawyer, now nominated to be the nation’s top attorney, received blistering judicial sanctions that would stop others’ careers. by Doug James, Daily Montanan July 15, 2026 Judges don’t like to impose sanctions. Sanctions are rare. Sanctions can alter or…...
Data centers should be regulated separately by the PSC, coalition argues • Daily Montanan
1+ day, 34+ min ago (964+ words) Governor signs ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ for data centers, watchdog says regulation still needed Data center power supply and server racks. (Getty Images) by Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan July 14, 2026 Data centers are different from other large electricity customers, so the Montana…...
Fire danger high in Yellowstone National Park as region bakes
1+ day, 47+ min ago (165+ words) Yellowstone National Park sign at the North Entrance; Jim Peaco; October 1992 (Provided by the National Park Service) by Daily Montanan Staff, Daily Montanan July 14, 2026 Yellowstone National Park has its fire danger set to “high” after historically dry temperatures baked the…...
Federal lawmakers to introduce bill reauthorizing, expanding RECA • Daily Montanan
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (904+ words) Amended Radiation Exposure Compensation Act would include individuals in Montana for the first time by Micah Drew, Daily Montanan July 14, 2026 A bipartisan group in Congress plans to introduce legislation that will expand the federal government’s program compensating people exposed to…...
FTC reaches settlement with Deere in ‘right to repair’ suit
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (305+ words) Deere owners will be able to repair their own equipment under settlement by Jordan Hansen, Daily Montanan July 14, 2026 Advocates for farmers’ right to repair their own equipment without having to rely on expensive repairs from company-certified technicians gained a win…...
Montana has more reasons than most to celebrate America's 250th • Daily Montanan
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (183+ words) The Preamble of the Montana Constitution (Courtesy of Windy Mill Press). by James Grady, Daily Montanan July 14, 2026 Montanans, more than most states this year, have a reason to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Big Money shenanigans are an historic battle we are…...
Brad Molnar fights suspension by governor in state district court • Daily Montanan
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (560+ words) Molnar wants reinstatement to the Public Service Commission Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar stands during a press conference in Helena, Montana, on July 29, 2025. (Jordan Hansen / Daily Montanan) by Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan July 13, 2026 Brad Molnar, suspended for one year as…...