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US meatpacking giants face cattle industry lawsuits
The Scottish Farmer
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July 5, 2025
The Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS Foods has agreed to pay $83.5 million in a class action lawsuit brought forward by US cattle groups, including the Montana-based R-CALF USA. The lawsuit alleges that from June 2015, JBS and three other major...
Montana steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Big Sky Times - Montana
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July 4, 2025
Montana implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
WATCH: Black Woman Confronts Mamdani About His Cultural Appropriation
Twitchy
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July 4, 2025
There's been a lot of talk about Zohran Mamdani claiming to be Black on his Columbia University application, and while the media are covering for Mamdani, what does the man himself say? Well, he denies that he ever did it. WATCH: A Black woman...
Montana’s Missed Solar Opportunity Hurts Ratepayers and Our Energy Future
Flathead Beacon - Montana
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July 4, 2025
Montanans’ wallets, freedom, and energy future took a heavy hit with the Governor’s recent veto of Senate Bill 188. The Montana Solar Shares Act (SB 188) would have opened the door for community solar: shared, locally-produced solar energy...
Montana company uses goats to help prevent wildfires, invasive weeds
NBC Montana
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As wildfire season intensifies across Montana, one local company is taking an unconventional approach to reducing fire risk. The key to that success have been goats. Ohana Goats LLC, based near Baker, is using its herd to help prevent the spread...
Montana budget includes new investments in tribal colleges, repatriation
Char-Koosta News - Montana
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HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte last week finalized Montana’s two-year budget, which contains several new investments for Indian Country, including a historic increase in funding for tribal colleges and money devoted to repatriation efforts. Though...
Versarien extends deal with Montana Quimica
ShareCast
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The AIM-traded advanced materials group said the expanded agreements covered additional manufacturing rights, technical assistance, and training related to its graphene-enhanced products. Under the revised terms, Montana would pay Versarien...
Karen Montanaro, World Renowned Mimedancer, to Perform in Chesterville
Daily Bulldog - Maine
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July 4, 2025
CHESTERVILLE – Karen Montanaro will perform “Tanzspiel” at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. German for “dance-play”, Tanzspiel draws on Montanaro’s deep roots in movement, mime, and dance to create...
Montana nonprofit exploring youth housing after eye-opening report
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - Montana
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July 3, 2025
MISSOULA — Living independently for the first time can be challenging for many young adults, but those involved in the foster care or justice system are especially vulnerable to homelessness, according to a new report. Young adults aging out of...
Montana Viewpoint: Remembering Pat Williams
The Missoula Current - Montana
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July 3, 2025
Jim Elliott Pat Williams has died. He was Montana’s longest serving Congressman, serving from 1979 to 1997. He had a sense of justice and values which he defended proudly and vigorously, often in the face of strong and outraged opposition. He was...
Montana rivers drop, algae spreads as drought deepens
KPAX - Montana
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July 3, 2025
MISSOULA — Following a warm, dry spring and early summer that hammered the winter snowpack, Montana’s rivers are already showing signs of stress with two months of summer to go. On the first day of July, the Blackfoot Challenge said in a news...
Montana governor vetoes several bipartisan conservation bills
Public News Service
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Environmental and wildlife conservation in Montana took hits during this year's state legislative session, including vetoes from the governor on bills that received bipartisan support. Among bills Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed was House Bill 477,...
Montana Congressman’s prognosis for potential Medicaid cuts is positive
KTVQ 2 - Montana
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July 3, 2025
Potential cuts to Medicaid are becoming one of the focal points for leaders in Montana, with the state's hospital association warning of its concerns about this proposal. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., a supporter of the bill and President Trump,...
Longtime director of Montana State’s Native American Studies to retire
Char-Koosta News - Montana
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Walter Fleming, head of the Department of Native American Studies at Montana State University, is pictured in American Indian Hall July 5, 2024, in Bozeman, Montana. Fleming is retiring after 46 years at MSU. MSU photo by Marcus “Doc” Cravens....
Opinion: Daines to Montanans: Drop Dead
Char-Koosta News - Montana
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Letter to the Editor: Daines to Montanans: Drop Dead To the Editor: Steve Daines has now succeeded in pushing through Congress the big budget bill. It cuts almost a trillion dollars from Medicaid and other health care, including the Affordable...
Friends of the Children Western Montana Celebrates One Year of Impact on the Flathead Reservation
Char-Koosta News - Montana
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POLSON — Friends of the Children Western Montana is proud to mark one year of its Flathead Nation program, a long-term, culturally responsive mentorship initiative that pairs Indigenous youth with professional mentors. This year, the program will...
Montana Insurance Commissioner Issues Wildfire Risk Coverage Warn
95.5 LITE FM - Montana
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July 3, 2025
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, James Brown, issued a firm reminder to all licensed property and casualty insurers across the state today: do not unfairly deny or drop property insurance coverage simply because of wildfire...
Montana State opens nominations for Outstanding Agricultural Leader award
Yellowstone Times - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Nominations are now open for Montana State University's Outstanding Agricultural Leader award. The College of Agriculture is accepting nominations until September 5, with the award to be presented during Celebrate Agriculture week from November...
Montana, Forest Service, sign forest management agreement
KPVI - Idaho
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, center, gives remarks about a new shared stewardship agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. USFS Chief Tom Shultz, right, and DNRC director Amanda Kaster, left, also gave remarks on Monday. (Courtesy photo) Montana...
ISTELive 25: The Intersection of Indigenous Culture and Technology
EdTech Magazine
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Participants Elaine Westbrook, Assistant Professor, Montana State University Billings Robert Cowie, District Indigenous Resource Teacher, School District 43 (Coquitlam), British Columbia Josh Whetherholt, Esports Learning Environment Adviser, CDW•G