'Not excited' is a massive understatement. Most drivers are completely ignoring the newly reduced (to 65 mph) I-90 speed limit between Bozeman and Belgrade. I travel back and forth often and have been diligent about observing the new speed limit as an experiment - just to see if others were doing the same. I assure you, they are not.
Montana is obviously a big place, so it takes a lot of resources to cover such a vast territory. There are over 280 fire departments across the state, with the vast majority (80%+) being completely volunteer. No matter if they're career or volunteer, one of the most loved assets of fire departments? The fire stations themselves.
There is a very important US Supreme Court case to watch this week, especially if you are someone who is concerned about the invasion of transients in places like Bozeman and Missoula, Montana.
The Signal Peak coal mine amounts to hundreds of jobs and hundreds of millions in tax revenue for the Billings, Montana area. That project and those jobs are now at risk, according to a report in The Big Sky Business Journal.
Montana may be doing better than other states thanks to new leadership in Helena, but we are still getting hammered by the national economic headwinds hitting us in the face due to massive spending and regulations coming from Washington.
Harriet Hageman is the Congresswoman from Wyoming who kicked Liz Cheney out of office. She was named one of the impeachment managers in the effort to secure our southern border and hold Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable.
Montana is the Treasure State, so of course rock hounding is a popular pastime. Montana's history is based on the discovery of gold, gems, and other minerals - today there are so many resources and groups for those who love rocks, gems, and geology.