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“That's taxpayer’s money that is going to support research and development and pilot projects to develop a food system that is based on environmental destruction and greed and disregard for animals, fish, and any of the other marine mammals that might be around it.” - Andrianna Natsoulas Andrianna Natsoulas is the campaign director for Don't Cage Our Oceans, an organization that exists to keep our oceans free from industrial fish farms. Offshore finfish farming is the mass cultivation of finfish in marine waters, in underwater or floating net pens, pods, and cages. Offshore finfish farms are factory farms that harm public health, the environment, and local communities and economies that rely on the ocean and its resources. Don’t Cage Our Oceans are a coalition of diverse organizations working together to stop the development of offshore finfish farming in the United States through federal law, policies, and coalition building. And, although it is not yet happening, right now the US Administration and Congress are promoting this kind of farming, which would be nothing short of disastrous for the oceans, the planet and the people and animals who live here. dontcageouroceans.org…
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Another state senator faces an ethics investigation. A state rep. suddenly resigns. A Missoula senator pleads guilty to a DUI. And a controversial "bathroom bill" awaits the governor's signature.
Land management agencies across the state are starting on prescribed burning projects across western Montana. Prescribed fires reduce hazardous fuels and can be beneficial to forest ecosystems.
Childcare facilities around the state struggle with staffing and affordability. The challenges of finding and affording childcare seen across the state are worse in rural areas, where providers are scarce and wages tend to be lower. Legislators are assessing bills to subsidize childcare access.
One of Montana’s newest high school sports isn’t playing out in arenas — it’s on the internet. Supporters say competitive video gaming, or esports, offers more students the chance to make friendships, build a team and hone their skills.
The Mission Valley is home to abundant wildlife populations, and in the winter, it’s known as a hot spot for birds of prey. A group of researchers and birders is counting raptors to ground that reputation in hard data.
Montana labor departments will hold office hours on March 12 for recently laid-off federal employees. The two-hour event will connect people with resources like unemployment insurance and job training.
A state representative from Hamilton resigned Monday citing frustration with party leadership and lobbying efforts in the Capitol. The legislative session is nearing its halfway point.
Montana Democrats were joined by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for an annual fundraising dinner over the weekend where they reflected on their election losses. One candidate is already gearing up for 2026.
Confusion reigns at colleges like the University of Montana as they struggle to interpret presidential executive orders to erase diversity, equity and inclusion. The Montana Republican party's split continues to play out publicly. And several bills to cut your property taxes are moving toward a climax.…
Last year, the United States Surgeon General declared loneliness across the country as an epidemic, going so far as to claim that isolation and loneliness are a higher cause of death than obesity. Hit especially hard by high rates of loneliness are senior citizens across the country.
The U.S. Forest Service announced a leadership change this week. The agency is the largest land manager in Montana, and has been rocked by budget cuts and layoffs.
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