The Trump Administration has made quick work dismantling aspects of the federal government it calls wasteful or inefficient. Caught up in those cuts is the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires the federal government to take environmental impacts into consideration.

State lawmakers had mixed reactions to two bills that would make child care more affordable. One advanced while the other failed.

It can be hard to get people in a severe mental health crisis the treatment they need. Many times, the only option is the state psychiatric hospital. A bill moving through the Legislature could give communities a faster option closer to home.

The Montana Senate failed to agree Monday on a punishment for a sitting senator accused of ethics violations. A majority of senators voted to expel Republican Sen. Jason Ellsworth from office, but not enough to surpass the two-thirds majority required for such a move.

National data show more Montana high school seniors are filling out federal student loan applications this year than last. The application had a smoother rollout compared to last year, which was marred by technical glitches and delays.

A plaque honoring a late-Montana journalism giant was unveiled at the state Capitol on Friday. Johnson was known affectionately among the press as the “dean” of Montana political journalism for his dogged investigations and generous mentorship of young reporters.

As grizzly bears continue expanding eastward outside of federal recovery zones, landowners are prepping for life with their new neighbors. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is hosting a series of Grizzly Bear Educational Workshops in central Montana.

The Montana Senate Ethics Committee published a final report on its investigation into a sitting legislator. It’s now up to the full chamber to decide whether to hand down a punishment.

Public education policymakers say hundreds of Montana school districts are eagerly lining up for state funding that would increase teacher pay.

Millions of dollars in grants to help rural business and agricultural producers in Montana remain tied up in federal funding freezes. The grant recipients are asking the state’s congressional delegation to ensure their contracts get paid.