‘We’ve reached a historic compromise on a century-old dispute that protects the water rights of all Montanans,’ Daines said Thursday.
Long Streets Project
As trade war simmers, Montana farmers get federal relief. Here’s where the 2019 subsidies hit home.
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Industry leaders are skeptical that the program puts ag producers back in the black.
Year in Review
A look back at the top MTFP stories of 2019
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From the 66th Montana Legislature to the 2020 elections, it’s been a news-filled year.
CSKT Water Compact
Daines and Tester co-sponsor CSKT water rights settlement
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Montana Water Rights Protection Act would settle more than a century of disputes.
National Bison Range
Daines bill would return National Bison Range to Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
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While the exact language of the bill has not yet been made public, a draft obtained by Montana Free Press reverses a 111-year-old act of Congress that took the lands comprising the Bison Range from the tribes.
grizzly bears
Grizzly Bear Advisory Council struggles with ‘herculean’ challenge in Missoula
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Bullock created the council with an executive order last July to secure citizen input on a statewide direction for grizzly management.
2020 Elections
GOP candidates for governor talk jobs in Helena
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Tim Fox and Al Olszewski debated at Carroll College this week, while Greg Gianforte raised funds at the Montana Club with Donald Trump Jr.
MT Lowdown Podcast
Episode 46 — Montana gubernatorial candidate Al Olszewski
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‘I’m in this game to win it,’ Olszewski says. ‘I am not going to peel off and become arm candy for Congressman Gianforte.’
CSKT Water Compact
Trump administration signals support for CSKT water compact
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Montana DNRC director calls Interior chief’s support for compact “historic.”