
April 17, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte visited three counties as part of his annual statewide tour on April 17. He honored veterans like Specialist Kenneth Maynard and met with small businesses and first responders while highlighting legislative support measures.
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April 17, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte held a roundtable at Montana Tech focusing on critical minerals' role in national security and job creation. Industry leaders discussed how boosting local mining can reduce reliance on foreign sources.
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April 17, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte has started his sixth annual tour visiting all 56 counties of Montana. The tour recognizes manufacturers, veterans like Corporal Lyndsay Alt and Sergeant Montana Mansfield-Reynolds, small businesses such as Marks-Miller Post & Pole and Frecker’s Saddlery as well as companies like R.L. Winston Rod Company.
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April 15, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte met with members of the Missouri River Drug Task Force in Livingston to discuss collaborative efforts against drug trafficking in Montana. Methamphetamine remains a major concern while other substances like heroin are also targeted by law enforcement agencies working together across jurisdictions.
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April 14, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has approved disaster declarations for Montana following severe storms last December. The move provides federal aid for repairing critical infrastructure across affected communities.
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April 10, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Park High School on April 10 to meet Career and Technical Education (CTE) participants. The visit highlighted efforts across Montana to expand hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for future jobs.
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April 9, 2026
Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached 3.6 percent in January—lower than the national figure—according to Governor Greg Gianforte's announcement on Apr. 9. State officials highlight continued efforts to connect Montanans with job opportunities through targeted workforce initiatives.
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April 9, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte attended a groundbreaking ceremony with Lattice Materials for their new Bozeman facility set to open by 2027. The expanded plant aims to boost local job creation while strengthening domestic supply chains.
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April 8, 2026
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has revealed a newly designed highway welcome sign after more than ten years since its last update. Over 11,000 residents voted on three final designs before selecting this version. Installation is set to begin later this month.
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April 7, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte toured Kalispell's new water tower designed to support local housing development. The project aims to meet increased demand from community growth while improving service reliability.
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