WASHINGTON, July 6 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture released the following written testimony by Travis Joseph, president and CEO of the American Forest Resource Council, Portland, Oregon, from a July 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System": * * * Chairman Newhouse and Ranking Member Salinas, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity. On behalf of the forest products industry   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Sean Rowen: * * * Left-Wing Montana Activists Prepare Push for Regressive Cigarette Tax Hike Left-wing advocacy groups are already laying the groundwork for a cigarette tax hike during Montana's 2027 legislative session, reviving a proposal that would raise costs on consumers, burden small businesses, and disproportionately impact lower-income Montanans. According to local reports, left-leaning advocacy groups   more

HELENA, Montana, July 4 -- Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Matt Rosendale issued the following news release: * * * State Auditor James Brown Announces Program Incentivizing Multi-Level Marketing Companies Operating Unlawfully in Montana to File Notices, Pay Reduced Fines Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown launched a new, short-term program incentivizing multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) operating unlawfully in the state to file  more