While Montana’s outdoor recreation economy wasn’t spared the pandemic-spurred losses that swept the globe in 2020, it remained a cornerstone of the state’s economy, according to a report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Outdoor recreation accounted for 4.3 percent of Montana’s GDP last year — a higher percentage than any other state. The next closest was Hawaii, with

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has announced $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to facilitate planning and coordination for the distribution of economic development resources in Montana to support Montana small businesses and grow the economy. “As Montana continues to rebound from this pandemic, it’s critical that we address the economic gaps

U.S. Rep. Rosendale, R-Mont., issued a statement regarding the cloture vote on S.4 – the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 failing in the Senate on Wednesday, Nov. 3. This bill was introduced by 49 Senate Democrats, including Montana Sen. Jon Tester. On Aug. 24, 2021, Rep. Rosendale voted against H.R. 4, the house version of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a sprawling $1.2 trillion infrastructure package late last week, setting the stage for a massive federal investment in Montana’s highways, bridges, water systems and broadband capabilities. Montana’s stake in the bill includes completion of a pair of lingering tribal water rights settlements, with $300 million directed to the Blackfeet Tribe

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said Monday, Nov. 15, was a positive day in Washington, D.C., during a media press conference that morning. Later that day, President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. “It’s one of the best days that I’ve had in Washington, D.C.,” Tester told reporters. “It’s something that we’ve needed to do since I’ve

Lustre Christian High School has 30 students, of which nine are dorm students. Rick Cattell, principal of LCHS, announced that one of our seniors, Kolden Hoversland, has signed to play basketball for Dawson Community College next year. Parents and grandparents have enjoyed watching the jamboree and junior high leagues play basketball under the leadership of Randy Reddig (boys’ coach) and

Montana gas prices have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.41/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 1.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.18/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $3.08/g on Monday while the most expensive

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has urged the federal government to take further and more aggressive action to reduce illegal robocaller access to legitimate phone numbers, restricting their ability to shield their identities and exploit consumers’ trust. Knudsen and 50 other attorneys general submitted formal comment in support of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposals