The politicians tell us that "green energy" and projects like this MSTI power line will create "jobs." A job is something you do short term to make a buck when you are young. A career is something long term you do to support a family and a home and t...

HELENA — During the Legislature, local governments were given 72 hours to list the projects they wanted to spend stimulus money on, based on their allocation. The Legislature decided to send $10 million of stimulus money to counties and &...

HELENA — Cities and counties across Montana are gearing up to spend millions of dollars of federal stimulus money to repair bridges and roads, make buildings more energy efficient and fix water and sewer systems. The infusion of cash came to st...

If it was about money, it passed; if it was about policy, it didn't. That was the summary given by state Rep. Art Noonan, D-Butte, of bills in the 61st Montana Legislature when he participated a town hall meeting sponsored by the Montana Conservation...

Butte, Mont. n April 20, 2009 n In honor of Earth Day, NorthWestern Energy is reminding its Montana customers of the variety of programs and services that encourage Earth-friendly energy practices including a new special offer for residenti...