A group of current and former Montana republican legislators have filed a lawsuit against legislation passed in the 2025 session that shifted Montana’s property taxes. They are asking a judge to throw out Senate Bill 542 for several key reasons. […]
Want to be an Educator for a Day?
Do you know what the growing trends are in your public schools? One way to find out is through more engagement. The “Educator for a Day” program is one of the ways the Education Foundation of Billings Public Schools is […]
Montana Labor Pitching the Facts on Data Centers
Click on the podcast for an interesting look at an evolving economic and political landscape, as two union leaders discuss their support for new tech development projects that environmental organizations often oppose. Jason Small of the Montana AFL-CIO, and Riley […]
Celebrate, Reflect, 250 years of Freedom
America turns 250 in 2026 — and Montana is already planning how to celebrate, educate, and engage. Click on the podcast for a discussion on the value of patriotism, civic engagement, and all the celebrations at hand. From Paul Revere’s […]
Gov. Gianforte On Grazing Rights, Economy, Taxes, Rail Merger
The Governor’s office has been opposed to the controversial grazing permits and variances awarded the “non-profit” American Prairie, which has purchased roughly $100 million in Montana Ranch land since 2012. Click on the podcast as Governor Gianforte discusses why the […]
MFBF Responds to Favorable Grazing Rights Ruling
Montana Farm Bureau’s Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck breaks down a major win for Montana ranchers. The Bureau of Land Management has reversed its 2022 decision that allowed the American Prairie Reserve to graze bison on federal allotments specifically designated […]
Sales Tax Talk is a Full-On Agenda Item for 2026 Economic Outlook Seminars
The 51st Annual Economic Outlook Seminar series from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research will launch in the coming weeks. The series this year takes a deep dive into Montana’s tax structure, asking what appears to be a now […]
Human Trafficking – Montana’s DeliverFund Fighting Fire with Fire
The fight against human trafficking isn’t happening in the shadows anymore. It’s happening in data centers, on encrypted networks, and inside the software we all use every day. What’s it like on these new battle lines, and how effective are […]
Western Heritage Celebrations on Tap
We’re talking a century of Western tradition — dude ranches, and Montana cowboy Hall-of-Famers. The Dude Ranchers’ Association is celebrating 100 years, and their national centennial convention is in Billings. Click on the podcast as we visit with Bryce Albright […]
Nutrition Guidelines – Out with the Old, In with the New
Join us for a fun and educational journey through the new federal government nutrition guidelines, with Dr. Janna Hibler, a Bozeman nutritionist, who joins us to discuss the new standards and talk about how the foods you eat, and don’t […]