Matti Olson

Montana

Reporter at KWYB-TV (Butte, MT)

reporting in the big sky state

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Montana Legislature's largest bill heads for governor's approval

2 days ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Legislature's largest bill, known as , is nearing completion as it undergoes final amendments before being presented to the governor. The House Appropriations Committee met to address the state budget, which currently stands at a $200 million deficit projected for 2027.
Montana initiative tackles mental health stigma in farming community

2 days ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

MONTANA - Weather can drastically impact the success of Montana farmers and ranchers, often leading to stress and anxiety. This challenge is familiar to many in the agriculture community, as unpredictable weather continues to affect their livelihoods. Klayton Lohr, a fourth-generation farmer and president of the Montana Grain Growers Association, shared his experience from 2024.
Montana Legislature's largest bill heads for governor's approval

3 days ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Legislature's largest bill, known as , is nearing completion as it undergoes final amendments before being presented to the governor. The House Appropriations Committee met to address the state budget, which currently stands at a $200 million deficit projected for 2027.
Montana initiative tackles mental health stigma in farming community

3 days ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

MONTANA - Weather can drastically impact the success of Montana farmers and ranchers, often leading to stress and anxiety. This challenge is familiar to many in the agriculture community, as unpredictable weather continues to affect their livelihoods. Klayton Lohr, a fourth-generation farmer and president of the Montana Grain Growers Association, shared his experience from 2024.
Montana faces rising detention costs with new bills in discussion

1 week ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reports an estimated 100 people are held daily in county detention centers, awaiting placement in state facilities. This number is expected to rise by 25 percent, increasing costs for both the state and counties. House Bills 643 and 833 aim to address this issue. Both bills passed the House with over 85 votes each and were discussed in the Senate Finance and Claims Committee recently to examine funding details.
Montana faces rising detention costs with new bills in discussion

1 week ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reports an estimated 100 people are held daily in county detention centers, awaiting placement in state facilities. This number is expected to rise by 25 percent, increasing costs for both the state and counties. House Bills 643 and 833 aim to address this issue. Both bills passed the House with over 85 votes each and were discussed in the Senate Finance and Claims Committee recently to examine funding details.
Montana lawmakers push forward over 100 bills on legislative day seventy one

2 weeks ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Montana lawmakers are racing against time as they push forward over 100 bills with less than 20 days left in the session. Both chambers worked diligently to ensure bills received the necessary votes. The day began early in the House, where legislators convened at 8:30 a.m. and continued into the afternoon. They voted on 60 bills for second reading and concurred in all seven bills on third reading. Four of these bills received amendments.
Montana schools on tribal lands retain federal funding

2 weeks ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Montana schools on tribal lands have been assured their federal funding is not at risk, according to the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Around 12 percent of the state's education funding comes from federal sources. Superintendent Susie Hedalen emphasized there is no indication that funding for schools on tribal lands will be reduced. "Some of our schools across the state of Montana receive impact aid. And they have voiced a concern with the changes at the federal level.
Montana lawmakers push forward over 100 bills on legislative day seventy one

2 weeks ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Montana lawmakers are racing against time as they push forward over 100 bills with less than 20 days left in the session. Both chambers worked diligently to ensure bills received the necessary votes. The day began early in the House, where legislators convened at 8:30 a.m. and continued into the afternoon. They voted on 60 bills for second reading and concurred in all seven bills on third reading. Four of these bills received amendments.
Montana schools on tribal lands retain federal funding

2 weeks ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Montana schools on tribal lands have been assured their federal funding is not at risk, according to the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Around 12 percent of the state's education funding comes from federal sources. Superintendent Susie Hedalen emphasized there is no indication that funding for schools on tribal lands will be reduced. "Some of our schools across the state of Montana receive impact aid. And they have voiced a concern with the changes at the federal level.