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Kurt Alme emphasizes Montana roots, conservative cred in early weeks on campaign trail

If there’s one thing the presumed Republican nominee for Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat wants voters to know about his candidacy, it’s that his roots in this state run deep. The 59-year-old can tick through the mascots of the football teams he faced as

K-12 public school enrollments are declining across the country. What’s driving the drops?

K-12 public school enrollments are declining across the country. What’s driving the drops?

Citizen Voting Amendment may avoid partisan SAVE Act pitfalls

Despite public support and majorities in both houses, Republicans have been unable to pass the SAVE Act because of Democratic objections in the Senate. But a proposed constitutional amendment could be a way to unite lawmakers from both parties to pass meaningful election reform. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE)

Democrats demand answers from Trump on consumer costs of Iran conflict

(The Center Square) – With the U.S. conflict in Iran stretching past the 67-day mark, a group of senior House Democrats are questioning whether the Trump administration has any plans to address the subsequent rise in consumer costs. The Pentagon recently told Congress that the warfare has directly cost

'Bridge the gap': County breaks ground on 'Hidden Creek' affordable housing development

The official groundbreaking for Bozeman’s new Hidden Creek Apartments, a new low-income housing development, took place last week. The housing development will be located between Gallatin County Rest Home and Oak Meadows Park, on Juniper Street, on a five-acre parcel owned by the county. The development is

5 mental health trends for 2026: Closing the gap to access and care

5 mental health trends for 2026: Closing the gap to access and care

5 mental health trends for 2026: Closing the gap to access and care “You’re not alone.” It’s a comforting and common refrain in a society that has increasingly embraced the importance of mental health. Yet, for all this growing awareness, the truth is that too many Americans are

Stealth Wealth: Why Some High Earners Keep Their Money Under Wraps

Stealth Wealth: Why Some High Earners Keep Their Money Under Wraps

Have you ever known someone who lived an average life doing average things — but then you discovered that they had two additional homes or collected expensive, rare art? If so, you may have gotten a glimpse of “stealth wealth.” That’s when someone has significant net worth but intentionally avoids