At a press conference last week at Billings Clinic, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a new, innovative health care workforce recruitment program to address Montana’s longstanding health care workforce shortage and stabilize Montana’s health care system. “For too long, Montana has struggled to attract and retain health care providers, and the pandemic has only exacerbated this longstanding

U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., has released a statement regarding his opposition to a $1.2 trillion spending package passed under the guise of an “infrastructure” bill. The House approved the bill by a 228-206 margin on Friday, Nov. 5. Thirteen Republicans voted with the majority of Democrats. Rosendale says he recognizes the need for infrastructure improvements in the United

Due to software performance issues, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is making changes to its 2022 recreation grant program application cycles. FWP will begin accepting grant applications via the online system at funding.mt.gov as follows: Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program: This is a state-funded grant program. This program provides project funding with the goal of enhancing and maintaining

In August, the Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted several changes to the 2021/2022 wolf hunting and trapping regulations. Changes include eliminating quotas, increasing the number of wolf trapping and hunting licenses allowed for individual hunters, extending wolf trapping seasons and the allowance of snares to harvest wolves. The changes also specified that hunters are allowed to purchase