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Tribes face lasting effects from SNAP freeze

Montana News ·

2025/11/18

The federal government is open again. That means families on federal food assistance are getting full payments after more than a month of uncertainty. Even with the end of the shutdown, reservation residents and tribes may still face consequences in the aftermath.

2:01

Revised flood risk maps could trigger new insurance,...

Montana News ·

2025/11/18

Missoula County is set to significantly update its floodplain map for the first time in 50 years. Hundreds of property owners could soon be added to the flood zone. MTPR’s Austin Amestoy visited the flood-prone Orchard Homes neighborhood to learn more.

1:41

Property tax changes mean lower bills for most...

Montana News ·

2025/11/18

Most Montana homeowners this year are paying less in taxes than last year, according to the state. That’s due to phase one of a new property tax system.

0:48

Bozeman Rep. Ed Stafman resigns from the state...

Montana News ·

2025/11/12

Stafman served in the Legislature for three terms, representing the Bozeman area since 2020. Prior to his resignation, he sat on the Law and Justice Interim Committee.

2:17

The agriculture industry is squeezed on all sides....

Montana News ·

2025/11/12

The agriculture industry is facing acute challenges: high input costs, tariffs, and a lack of federal support. The state faces limitations as it tries to help. MTPR’s Victoria Traxler spoke with Montana Department of Agriculture Director Jillien Streit to learn more.

1:36

Rental assistance increase helps more Montanans find...

Montana News ·

2025/11/12

Low-income Montanans receiving federal housing assistance are having better luck finding rentals. A state study led to an increase in the amount of funding families receive.

4:16

Federal funding cuts, layoffs threaten stream...

Montana News ·

2025/11/12

With winter approaching, a creek restoration project is wrapping up in the Bitterroot Mountains. Crossing the finish line was hard won. The project faced mounting challenges from federal funding cuts and layoffs. Uncertainty over federal support adds more hurdles for future improvements.

5:32

Belgrade culinary arts teacher named Montana Teacher...

Montana News ·

2025/11/11

State education leaders have picked the next Montana Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes excellence in the classroom. This year's recipient is culinary arts teacher Kortney Douma of Belgrade High School. She joined MTPR's Austin Amestoy to talk more about the award and what it's like to merge the kitchen and the classroom.

1:36

Montanans could face travel disruptions as regional...

Montana News ·

2025/11/08

Dozens of airports face possible flight reductions beginning Nov. 7 due to the federal government shutdown. Montana airport directors advise travelers to stay informed.

1:44

Montana submits plan for $500 million in rural health...

Montana News ·

2025/11/08

Montana health officials have submitted an application for the state's share of a $50 billion rural health fund. Montana will receive at least $500 million over five years. The federal funding is aimed at helping rural hospitals fill the gap left by Medicaid cuts

3:45

Montanans face higher costs, hard decisions as health...

Montana News ·

2025/11/08

Open enrollment for Marketplace health plans is underway, Many Montanans could face steep premium hikes if Congress doesn't renew existing tax credits. That debate is at the heart of the federal government shutdown. MTPR’s Aaron Bolton reports on what that would mean for one Montanan.

5:53

New biography highlights Jeannette Rankin’s...

Montana News ·

2025/11/06

More than 100 years ago, Montana sent the first woman to Congress, before women had the right to vote. Jeannette Rankin blazed a trail for suffrage and the anti-war movement. Now, a new biography of Rankin's life and legacy is hitting shelves. MTPR's Austin Amestoy visited with author Lorissa Rinehart about her book.

2:00

Partial SNAP payments to begin mid-November, health...

Montana News ·

2025/11/06

State health officials say they are working to quickly send partial payments to families on federal food assistance. A court ordered the Trump administration to partially fund the SNAP program during the federal government shutdown.

1:53

Helena's community baby shower brings support and...

Montana News ·

2025/11/04

Helena’s county health department held its first community baby shower over the weekend. Around 60 expecting families qualified to participate.

1:31

Legislative panel begins investigation into campus...

Montana News ·

2025/11/04

A new legislative committee met Monday to start digging into questions about free speech on college campuses.

4:55

Property tax blunder may cause rent increases

Montana News ·

2025/11/03

Most Montana homeowners should see a drop in property taxes after sweeping tax reforms go into effect this year. Renters, however, could see the cost of living rise after lawmakers made a mistake reforming property taxes.

2:14

Tribes take action to feed members facing SNAP cuts

Montana News ·

2025/11/03

Montana tribes are trying to find ways to feed members who will lose federal food assistance. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has been paused because of the federal government shutdown.

1:02

Courts order Trump administration to use emergency...

Montana News ·

2025/10/31

Montanans who rely on federal food assistance could get partial payments in November. That's after benefits were set to freeze because of the federal government shutdown. Multiple courts Friday ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds to pay for SNAP costs.

0:29

What do you want to know about education in Montana?

Montana News ·

2025/10/30

Hey, Montana! This is your Morning Edition host, Austin Amestoy with a request for you.I tell stories for MTPR about education and schools in the Treasure State, but I know there are more stories out there waiting to be told. That's where you come in.Please head to MTPR.org to fill out my education news survey. Let me know the cool things happening in your schools, questions you have or things you wish would change about education in Montana.I'll use your responses to make my reporting better.

2:14

Stillwater County banks on wind power as a new...

Montana News ·

2025/10/30

Wind farms are facing strong opposition in much of southeastern Montana, but Stillwater County is welcoming wind power with open arms. New turbines went online there in August, and plans for up to 400 more are under consideration.

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