Southeast Montana News

Gainforte thanks Montana for support in gubernatorial election

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 15, 2020

After U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-Montana) won against Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney in the race to be Montana’s next governor with an 12-point margin, the new governor-elect told his supporters that they sent a strong message to Helena about the direction they want the state to go in.

From Big Sky Times

Gov. Bullock’s Senate campaign gets $27 million windfall

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

In his latest bid to move out of Helena and on to Washington D.C., Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock's U.S. Senate campaign has raised $26.8 million in the third quarter of 2020, setting a fundraising record for a state with just over 1 million residents.

Billings, Laurel and Lewistown affordable housing projects receive $19.6 million in tax credits

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 25, 2020

The Montana Board of Housing recently approved $32.6 million in tax credits for six affordable housing developments around the state.

Montana League of Cities and Towns holds 89th Annual Conference virtually

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 13, 2020

The 89th Montana League of Cities and Towns Conference was held virtually this year, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

Public comments sought at remote public meeting on Rosebud Mine impact statement

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 1, 2020

The public comment period for the Rosebud Coal Mine Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been opened by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), with a planned remote public meeting to take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7.

Talen joins NorthWestern bid for share of Colstrip coal-powered plant

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 16, 2020

A bid by NorthWestern Energy to purchase Puget Sound Energy’s 25% share of Colstrip Unit 4 has been altered by Talen Energy taking interest in owning a portion of that share.