ARTICLES BY ERIC DIETRICH MONTANA FREE
GOP governor candidates talk jobs, state economy
The three Republican candidates seeking to be Montana’s next governor laid out how they would use the power of the executive branch to boost the state economy at two events last week.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO
Montana's longterm job outlook looks promising, study says
Looking for work in Montana? You’ll have tens of thousands of job openings to choose from over the coming decade, according to employment projections published by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry — provided, that is, you’re qualified for them.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Rural schools threatened by dwindling numbers
Like rural school administrators across Montana, Terry Public Schools Superintendent Joe Krause keeps a close eye on his enrollment numbers.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Judge: Utility regulators biased against solar projects
HELENA — A state district court judge has concluded that Montana’s Republican-controlled Public Service Commission violated the due process rights of a solar energy company, writing that newspaper guest columns published by commissioners as a rate case was pending constitute evidence of bias.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Judge: Utility regulators biased against solar projects
HELENA — A state district court judge has concluded that Montana’s Republican-controlled Public Service Commission violated the due process rights of a solar energy company, writing that newspaper guest columns published by commissioners as a rate case was pending constitute evidence of bias.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
When the 'Solutions Caucus' did - and didn't - vote with Dems
HELENA — The highest-profile bill in the 2019 Montana Legislature, a measure renewing the state’s 2015 Medicaid expansion, was opposed by the official leadership of the House and Senate Republican majorities. It passed anyway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
When the 'Solutions Caucus' did - and didn't - vote with Dems
HELENA — The highest-profile bill in the 2019 Montana Legislature, a measure renewing the state’s 2015 Medicaid expansion, was opposed by the official leadership of the House and Senate Republican majorities. It passed anyway.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Challenge to dark money law denied
HELENA — The U.S. Supreme Court said Feb. 19 that it won’t take up a legal challenge to Montana’s 2015 Disclose Act, leaving the state’s flagship anti-dark-money legislation intact.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Challenge to dark money law denied
HELENA — The U.S. Supreme Court said Feb. 19 that it won’t take up a legal challenge to Montana’s 2015 Disclose Act, leaving the state’s flagship anti-dark-money legislation intact.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bullock's infrastructure plan includes $208M in bonds
HELENA — A proposal by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock calls for $440 million in infrastructure projects across the state, including rural water projects, dam upgrades, a state museum and new university buildings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bullock's infrastructure plan includes $208M in bonds
HELENA — A proposal by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock calls for $440 million in infrastructure projects across the state, including rural water projects, dam upgrades, a state museum and new university buildings.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
