Southwest Montana News

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) has strongly criticized Montana Child and Family Services (CFS) for their actions in a recent case where a Montana family lost custody of their 14-year-old child after opposing their desire to change genders.The mother of the 14-year-old child, Krista Kolstad, expressed her frustration with CFS, stating, "We were very clear to the emergency room staff as well as [CFS] that this goes against our values, morals, and our religious beliefs." She further added, "We were told that letting [her] transition and live as a boy...

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Driver Data Control Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) has introduced the Driver Data Control Act, a legislation that aims to give car owners the right to control their vehicle's motor vehicle event data recorder, commonly referred to as the "black box."It may come as a surprise to many, but automobiles manufactured since 2011 have been equipped with black boxes as a result of a federal mandate. These devices record various aspects of the vehicle's functions, including speed, braking, and seatbelt usage. However, with the increasing digitalization and surveillance, it is...

Montana awards employment services contract to Maximus

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has announced its intention to award a contract for Employment and Training Services (E&T) to Maximus US Services, Inc. This decision follows a competitive bid process in which Maximus...

Rep. Rosendale Urges USFWS to Reconsider North American Wolverine Listing

Congressman Matt Rosendale of Montana has expressed his concerns over the recent listing of the North American wolverine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Rep. Rosendale, along with Senator Daines and Rep. Zinke, had previously sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requesting a postponement of the decision by 120 days, a request that was never answered.Rep. Rosendale's comments highlight the fact that the estimates used to make this decision were based on a decade-old population study that even the USFWS itself admitted...

Gianforte highlights state investments in behavioral health at Missoula facility

Governor Greg Gianforte visited the Missoula County Detention Facility to discuss Montana's investment in behavioral health through the Healing and Ending Addiction Through Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Fund.

Rep. Rosendale Recognizes VA Sec. Mcdonough and Under Sec. Elnahal for Assisting in Addressing Major Issues at Montana VA

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) expressed his gratitude to VA Secretary Denis McDonough and VA Health Under Secretary Shereef Elnahal for their effective leadership in addressing the major issues at the Montana VA Health Care System. In a House Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing, Rep. Rosendale publicly thanked Sec. McDonough and Under Sec. Elnahal for conducting a comprehensive review of the Montana VA Health Care System and implementing necessary corrective measures to improve the system.The review was initiated after Rep. Rosendale raised...

Gianforte allocates $600K to boost direct care workforce in Montana

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 30, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $600,000 investment aimed at bolstering Montana's Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce.

1 gas station in cities throughout Beaverhead County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beaverhead County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Rosendale Supports Montana's Lawsuit against U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) has announced its intention to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) over the recent listing of North American wolverines as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) commends this move, stating, "Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is right for using its legal authority to challenge the USFWS's overreaching decision to list the North American wolverine as threatened." He further criticizes the lack of adequate data supporting the listing and describes it as a baseless decision that...

Chairman Rosendale Addresses Future of Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence at VA

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rosendale (MT-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered his opening statement at a hearing titled "The Future of Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence at VA." The purpose of the hearing was to explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on data privacy at the VA and to discuss ways in which Congress can enhance the reliability, security, and efficiency of the VA in light of the increasing prevalence of AI.Chairman Rosendale began by acknowledging the significance...

Chairman Rosendale Reveals AI Is Being Used to Diagnose Veterans Without Their Consent

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a recent hearing, Chairman Matt Rosendale of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization brought to light a concerning revelation. It was discovered that veterans are being diagnosed using artificial intelligence (AI) without their prior consent. This practice, conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), raises questions about patient rights and the responsibility of healthcare professionals.During the hearing, Chairman Rosendale questioned Mr. Alterovitz, an expert witness, about the use of AI in...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lewis and Clark County in week ending Jan. 27

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lewis and Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Southwest Montana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 28, 2024

This former Southwest Montana News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

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Southwest Montana News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Southwest Montana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lewis and Clark County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lewis and Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

42 is median age of Beaverhead County residents by 2021

Beaverhead County residents have a median age of 42-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lewis and Clark County in week ending Jan. 20

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lewis and Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Rosendale Joins Bicameral Letter to Fight Biden EV Mandate

This week, Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT) has joined forces with Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with over 120 other colleagues, to voice their opposition to the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. In a letter addressed to U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman, they are calling for the withdrawal of these standards, which would require automakers to significantly increase average fleet-wide fuel economy within a decade.The...

Rep. Rosendale Introduces the Halt The Invasion Act