By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief
"We join the nation and world in remembering Dolly Parton and mourning the loss of a global icon who dedicated her life to inspiring a love of reading in young children, leaving an incredible mark on millions of families across the nation and right here in Montana," – Gov. Greg Gianforte, about Dolly Parton who died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Montana ag groups hammer Trump beef imports
by Jordan Hansen
President Donald Trump has announced that 300,000 metric tons of product for ground beef to be imported without a tariff quota for the next 90 days and it has been met with criticism both in Montana and beyond. Agricultural advocacy organizations immediately hammered the plan and even some Republican politicians have been critical of the […]
Gianforte’s energy task force calls for PSC reform
by Keila Szpaller
The No. 1 recommendation from Gov. Greg Gianforte’s energy task force is to consider an appointed instead of elected Montana Public Service Commission. Another recommendation is that the Montana Legislature and executive branch ensure the state has coordinated leadership on energy — possibly by bringing state agency leaders together into a formal group. Tuesday, the […]
Gov. Gianforte, First Lady mourn passing of Dolly Parton
by Keila Szpaller
Gov. Greg Gianforte and Montana First Lady Susan Gianforte mourned Tuesday the death of entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton. Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80, according to the Tennessee Lookout. She had experienced recent health issues, but her nephew, who announced news of her death, said she died peacefully, according to the Los […]
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