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The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Silver Bow County: $1,053,142 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

Silver Bow County's only university paid $1,053,142 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Helena proposes changes to land use fees after 27 years

The City of Helena is considering changes to its Land Use Fees, which will be reviewed by the City Commission in August. A public hearing on the matter is scheduled for August 12 at 6 p.m. The fees, part of the Community Development Department’s budget, have remained unchanged for over 27 years.

Rosendale introduces bill allowing state restrictions on certain SNAP purchases

Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) introduced the Ensuring Health in SNAP Act of 2024. The bill aims to allow states to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts such as cakes, pies, cookies, and similar products. States like New York, Minnesota, and Maine have previously attempted to implement these reforms but were denied by the USDA.

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

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lewis and Clark County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Silver Bow County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 20

By Southwest Montana News | Jul 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Silver Bow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Rosendale supports bill cutting EPA budget and blocking DEI program funding

By Southwest Montana News | Jul 24, 2024

Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8998 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, which passed the House this evening.

Montana: Silver Bow County's basketball teams budget decreases 14.6% in 2023

Silver Bow County's basketball collegiate teams received $838,064 in funding for the 2023 season.

Rosendale addresses committee on Fort Belknap Water Rights Settlement Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) addressed the House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries regarding his bill: H.R. 7240 - Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024.

Rep. Rosendale calls for further investigation after Secret Service director resigns

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released a statement following the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle due to security failures that nearly resulted in an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Powell County in week ending July 20

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Powell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Montana: Lewis and Clark County's basketball teams budget increases 15.7% in 2023

Lewis and Clark County's institution spent $1,253,865 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 15.7% increase over the previous year.

College students in Lewis and Clark County received $3,220,939 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

Lewis and Clark County's only university paid $3,220,939 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Beaverhead County in week ending July 20?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Beaverhead County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lewis and Clark County in week ending July 20?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lewis and Clark County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Powell County in week ending July 20?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Powell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Rosendale supports bill renaming Butte VA clinic after Pearl Harbor survivor

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) addressed the House floor to honor Charlie Dowd, Montana's last Pearl Harbor survivor. He also celebrated the passage of a bill to name the Butte VA clinic as the Charlie A. Dowd VA Clinic.

Chairman exposes issues with Oracle Cerner system at Lovell Healthcare Center