By Keila Szpaller | Deputy Editor
“Without having the voucher, I would not be able to have moved out, and me and my child would have been stuck in that relationship.” — Kyla Boggess, 24, recounting the importance of a housing voucher in allowing her to leave an abusive relationship, go to school, and have a meaningful job.
Judge confirms PSC commissioner will remain suspended
by Keila Szpaller
Brad Molnar will serve out a suspension for one year from the Montana Public Service Commission, a district court judge ordered. “The balance of the equities and the public interest require a functioning Public Service Commission free from sexual harassment and retaliation,” said Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Mike Menahan. Gov. Greg Gianforte […]
HUD secretary joins governor for foster youth housing discussion
by Micah Drew
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner praised strides Montana has made in reducing youth in its foster care system during a recent visit to the state. In a roundtable discussion hosted by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, Turner extolled Montana’s participation in First Lady Melania Trump’s Foster Youth to Independence program, which […]
Director out at MDT, replacement to be named
by Jordan Hansen
The Governor’s Office announced on Monday that Montana Department of Transportation Director Chris Dorrington will be stepping down on Oct. 1 for a job in the private sector. Dorrington worked for the state for two decades, previously as the director for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality before taking over the transportation job in 2024. […]
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