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Sample Ballots Available For June’s Primary Election

The Montana Election Team, consisting of state and local election officials, has provided Primary Election sample ballots for voters across the Treasure State.
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Bureau of Reclamation will close access to traffic across Canyon Ferry Dam April 16

The Bureau of Reclamation will close access to all traffic across Canyon Ferry Dam on Montana State Highway 284, April 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The temporary road closure will allow Reclamation staff to safely conduct necessary inspection work on the dam infrastructure.
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DPHHS and Imagination Library of Montana Announce Partnership to Promote Early Literacy

First Lady Susan Gianforte and the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) today announced a new partnership with the Imagination Library of Montana to put more books into the hands of young Montanans, fostering early literacy and a lifelong passion for learning.
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Final Decision Signed for Forestwide Prescribed Fire Project

A forest-wide decision notice signed on April 9, by Forest Supervisor Emily Platt aims to reduce wildfire severity using a landscape-wide approach. The Forestwide Prescribed Fire Project for the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest saves nearly 70 years compared to our conventional planning approaches.
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Banning Junk Food Could Backfire

Montana wants to ban ‘junk food’ from SNAP. Experts warn the waiver could backfire. Researchers say many of the costs for SNAP waivers fall on individual grocery stores, and that the restrictions don’t help improve health outcomes for low-income people.
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Latest Push To Cap Property Taxes in Montana

The backers of three ballot initiatives maintain that homeowners in the state pay too much in taxes. Opponents warn that the caps could have wide-ranging and detrimental effects.
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Could an Amazon Warehouse Be Coming To Helena?

A proposal for a “warehouse distribution center” has been filed with the city of Helena, just outside the capital’s limits. City staff say the zoning and annexation journey has just begun.
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Opportunities Still Available to Join the Youth Forest Monitoring Program

The Montana Discovery Foundation and the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest still have nine slots available for the 2026 Youth Forest Monitoring Program. High School students (entering grades 9-12) who love the outdoors, or are curious about outdoor-based jobs, are encouraged to apply.
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Secretary Of State Warns Montana Businesses Of New Deceptive Mailing

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is alerting Montana business owners about a new deceptive mailing that misleads new businesses by forcing them to pay exorbitant fees for various documents and registrations, including Employer Identification Number (EIN), Labor Law posters, and Certificate of Status.
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Despite March Storms, Warm Weather Causes Early Snowmelt and Reduces Streamflow Forecasts

Winter of 2026 has been a winter of contradictions, and March was no exception. The first half of the month brought a return to winter weather, while the second half ushered in an early spring.
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Wildfire forecast, part 2: fractured federal wildland fire service complicates efforts

Wildfire forecast, part 2: As fire season bears down, fractured federal wildland fire service complicates efforts. With Trump administration changes to federal wildland fire service still in limbo, what does this mean for fire season?
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New Online Resource for Medicaid

DPHHS Launches New Online Resource for Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
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Wildfire forecast, part 1: The heat is on

Calls to consolidate Forest Service, Interior firefighters stalled in 2025, but may revive as 2026 weather forecasts heat up.
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Spring Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 15

Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area at FWP offices, a License Ambassador location or online.
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New Requirement for Voters

Broadwater County Elections Office reminds voters to include their birth year on the return envelope when submitting absentee ballots, as required by MT House Bill 719.
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Helena area reservoirs Fishing Report for the week of 04/13/2026

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing continues to be very good throughout the reservoir. Shore fishing around the Outhouse and Shannon while using leech pattern or black nymphs
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OPI Announces Partnership to Promote Youth Outdoor Recreation

The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is proud to announce a new partnership with Montana-based company onX aimed at encouraging students to safely explore the outdoors and embrace healthy, active lifestyles rooted in Montana’s outdoor heritage.
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Measles Exposure at St. Peter's Emergency Room March 29 and 30

After a recent measles exposure at St. Peter’s Health emergency department in Helena, public health officials are urging the public to avoid unannounced medical visits if they suspect they might have the highly contagious disease.
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April 6 Fishing Report for Helena Area Reservoirs

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has been very good from shore and boat throughout the reservoir. The hot spots are on the north end around the Outhouse and Shannon while using leech pattern or egg pattern flies.
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OPI Secures Federal Ed-Flex Waivers for Montana

Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen announced that the U.S. Department of Education has approved Montana's request for federal Ed-Flex waivers for local school districts.
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