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By Steve Gunderson From the rugged peaks of Glacier National Park to the quiet fishing spots along the Yellowstone River, our outdoor heritage is the heartbeat of our economy and the soul of our communities. However, for decades, the infrastructure supporting these treasures—roads, water systems, and trails—was allowed to crumble under the weight of a multi-billion-dollar federal maintenance backlog. In 2020, we took a historic step to fix this. With the passage of the Great American...

The health of our forests is critical to the environment, economy, and communities that depend on them. Senator Sheehy’s Fix Our Forests Act aims to address the pressing challenges facing forest management and conservation. Senator Sheehy's Fix Our Forests Act aims to protect and restore forest ecosystems Senator Sheehy’s Fix Our Forests Act represents a significant step toward healthier forests and stronger communities. By addressing key threats and promoting collaboration, the Act can help...

This motto compliments Montana’s title as ‘The Treasure State’, other suggested gold-oriented mottos such as “El Dorado” (“the place of gold”). “Oro y Plata” appears on both the official State Seal and the State Flag. Mining has been in our heritage long before statehood. The importance of this history to the State’s identity is found in its Motto – “Oro -Y- Plata”, which is Spanish for “Gold and Silver”. Montana has a full, rich history of gold mining. Gold rushes in the early 1860s helped...