Articles written by Nicole Rolf & Rachel Cone
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Spending Stimulus Money In Montana, Studying Its Impact On Agriculture
Conversations at the Capitol have taken a turn this week to focus on strategy for spending federal funding brought to Montana from The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The American Rescue Plan Act is the Biden Administration’s $1.9 trillion...
Farmer, Rancher Representation Needed On Fish And Game Commission
In the first week back in Helena after transmittal break, the bills are flying through committees in the second chamber. There were 181 bill hearings this week, which means our citizen legislature is moving quickly to accomplish the people’s busine...
At The Halfway Mark, Montana Agriculture Is In Good Hands
As we review the official first half of the Montana Legislative session, it’s safe to say the session is looking good for Montana agriculture. Of the 3,357 total bill draft requests, 1,121 have been formally introduced. Montana Farm Bureau has...
Protecting Meat Processing Capacity & Private Property Rights
Montana legislators have heard more than 400 bills this week, which shows the staggering pace that comes on the eve of transmittal deadline. We’ll cut straight to the chase here in week eight of the Montana Legislative Session, with a focus on...