Laura Shirtliff Click HERE to view the entire article. Nov. 30 just might go down as one of NorthWestern Energy’s worst days since it took over Montana Power Co.’s electricity generation and transmission assets in 2002. The day marked the start of the West Wind Fire, which burned 25 homes and six commercial buildings in Denton, a small agricultural … Read more
This year’s unseasonably warm temperatures, low humidity, and low precipitation have led to devasting wildfires continuing unusually late into the winter months. As Christmas approaches, the risk of household fires grows greater as candles are lit, fireplaces are stoked, large meals are cooked, and, of course, the large tree in your living room begins to … Read more
Thumbs up Kudos to the organizers of an upcoming Helena clinic where people can get $50 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The one-day Pfizer vaccination clinic is scheduled for 2-7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. It is open to any residents of Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Jefferson, Meagher and Powell … Read more
DENTON, MT- Troy Downing the Commissioner of securities and insurances says his agency stands ready to support people in need. *You can watch Troy Downing LIVE on Wake Up Montana Weekend on your phone or TV Saturday morning.* Downing has spent the last few days in the Denton area working with people who lost everything. … Read more
Click HERE to view the entire article. With roughly a third of its workforce continuing to work remotely, the Montana Office of Public Instruction is downsizing its physical footprint in Helena by vacating one of three office buildings it currently occupies. Montana Free Press reached out to OPI earlier this month after noticing a “For … Read more
By: Annie Johnson Posted at 4:14 PM, Nov 12, 2021 MONTANA — BOZEMAN – We’re not through 2021 yet, but for so many people it’s already time to make a decision about health insurance coverage for 2022. “We’re doing pretty well in Montana,” said Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor Troy Downing. “We’re probably somewhere … Read more
Holly Michels The state auditor’s office is giving multi-level marketing companies operating in Montana that haven’t registered until Dec. 15 to do so and pay a reduced fine under a so-called “amnesty program.” The program will levy on multi-level marketing companies a fine of $1,000 instead of up to $5,000 per violation, as well as … Read more
The Office of Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has announced that multi-level marketing companies operating in Montana have until December 15 to report their failure of registering for a reduced fine of 1,000 dollars. Multi-level marketing (MLM) companies can appeal to those looking for extra cash or become financially independent, but MLM’s … Read more
HELENA — Partisan political factions lined up Tuesday at the Capitol to lampoon or support proposed new 2022 congressional districts for Montana, pitching their arguments two days before a state commission will choose a tentative final map. Republicans rallied outside the Capitol and then packed the hearing room before the Districting and Apportionment Commission, with … Read more