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NorthWestern tells PSC to throw out data center complaint

NorthWestern Energy wants the Public Service Commission to throw out a complaint by a coalition of advocacy groups asking regulators to investigate the utility’s plans for data centers. But the groups that filed the complaint said doing so would mean the PSC cuts out the public from the discussion

Ten candidates advance in University of Montana president search

MISSOULA — Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. In January, then UM President Seth Bodnar announced he was stepping down to consider a different role in public service. He subsequently

University of Montana president job draws high interest

MISSOULA — The search for a new University of Montana president has drawn more than 60 applicants, according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. “We do not have an exact count at this time, as several applications are still being completed and additional submissions are

University of Montana president job draws high interest

The search for a new University of Montana president has drawn more than 60 applicants, according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. “We do not have an exact count at this time, as several applications are still being completed and additional submissions are expected,

Public Service Commission takes step to keep the 406 area code as only one for Montana

Public Service Commission takes step to keep the 406 area code as only one for Montana

Montanans love living in the “406,” but Montana could run out of 406 phone numbers by 2033. It’s not because all the numbers will be in use by far. Still, the clock is ticking on assigning a new second area code, and there’s no question Montanans have pride

Deadline for tax rate reductions extended

The deadline to apply for a couple of new property tax rate reductions has been extended through March 20. Thursday, Gov. Greg Gianforte and Department of Revenue Director Brendan Beatty announced property owners wanting to apply for the homestead or long-term rental tax rate reduction have roughly three more

PSC waffles on allowing public comment at ‘atrocious’ meeting

PSC waffles on allowing public comment at ‘atrocious’ meeting

A lawyer for the Public Service Commission argued Tuesday against allowing members of the public who are part of 350 Montana to testify about a proposed and controversial merger. Then, the PSC didn’t discuss the merger, which was on its agenda. “There was no explanation given by anybody,” said