In 49 states, the number of people enrolled in Obamacare plans has declined since Congress made coverage more expensive by allowing federal subsidies to expire at the end of last year. The lone exception was New Mexico, the only state that has used its own money to fully replace the expired aid, according to a new analysis by KFF, a health policy research group. Late in June, the Trump administration

Montana Free Press In recent years, Montana has sold more state trust land than it’s purchased due, in part, to a fast-moving real estate market. Seth Goodwin, Land Section supervisor with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, told the state Land Board Monday, July 20, that ballooning real estate values and the state’s lengthy land-procurement process are thwarting the

Nominations are now open for Montana State University’s premier agricultural award. MSU’s College of Agriculture is seeking nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Agricultural Leader Award, which will be presented during the college’s Celebrate Agriculture week Oct. 25-31 on the MSU campus. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Sept. 11. The award recognizes individuals, families

For Christopher Quinlivan, a science teacher for Superior Public Schools west of Missoula, the most energizing part of his day is witnessing the “aha” moment for students – when the science content he teaches finally clicks for them. “The next generation needs to look at the world with a lens of wonder,” said Quinlivan, who sees his teaching career as a way to both share his love for

walk heading west and running along the north side of Smith Avenue. There is some existing sidewalk toward Timmons Street. This concrete sidewalk would continue south down Timmons Street on the western side taking a bend toward Main Street. There is a section of painted trail lines instead of a sidewalk or gravel trail because of the flat paved parking layout. This would turn back into sidewalk once

Across Roosevelt County, thousands of meals, helping hands, and meaningful moments of care are making it possible for older adults to remain connected to their communities and independent in their homes. Julie and Alyssa, together, work diligently to keep these vital programs strong. Even when challenges arise, they remain focused on the people they serve; finding creative solutions, building