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Apr 4th, 2025 👍 4086

Legislators and soil lovers gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday for Montana’s second annual Soil Health Week — a series of events that will run through April 7 to highlight how healthy soils boost crop yields, food security, and climate resiliency.

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 3505

A GOP lawmaker revived a bill on Tuesday at the state Capitol that would let the governor and Senate appoint three of the five Public Service Commission members instead of having them elected by voters—Senate Bill 561 passed a committee vote 9—4 even as PSC President Brad Molnar said the rescheduled hearing blocked his chance to speak.

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 2325

Superintendent Susie Hedalen, who started in January, asked the Legislature for about $643,000 to cover a six-figure gap at the Office of Public Instruction. She is cutting extra contracts + working to lower staff turnover and change the agency culture as she partners with state and federal officials on new education policies.

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