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Montana representative applauds Marc Fogel's return after Russian detention

Washington, D.C. - Representative Ryan Zinke from Western Montana has expressed his approval following the release of Marc Fogel, an American citizen detained in Russia since 2021.

By Glacier Country News | Feb 11, 2025

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Representatives urge Trump Administration to revoke Biden's order on grizzly bear management

Western Montana Representative Ryan Zinke, along with Representatives Harriet Hageman from Wyoming, Russ Fulcher from Idaho's 1st district, and Troy Downing from Montana's 2nd district, have made a formal request to President Trump and the...

By Glacier Country News | Feb 10, 2025

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Bipartisan effort seeks to strengthen aerial wildland firefighting capabilities

By Glacier Country News | Feb 6, 2025

Western Congressman Ryan Zinke has joined a bipartisan effort to enhance aerial wildland firefighting capabilities by signing onto the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act.

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Zinke reintroduces conservation bills focusing on public lands and wildlife

By Glacier Country News | Jan 23, 2025

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke has reintroduced a series of conservation bills that he had previously presented during the 118th Congress.

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Zinke supports MetraPark plan for immigrant detention in Montana

By Glacier Country News | Jan 23, 2025

Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke expressed support for a proposal by Yellowstone County Commissioners to use the MetraPark expo center in Billings, Montana, as a facility to detain and process illegal immigrants.

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Zinke introduces bill targeting Cottonwood decision affecting Montana's forests

By Glacier Country News | Jan 21, 2025

Today, Representatives Ryan Zinke of Montana and Dan Newhouse of Washington introduced the Ending Endless Litigation Act.

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EDA awards $148,800 in grants for economic development projects in Missoula County in 2023

By Glacier Country News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $148,800 in grants for economic development projects in Missoula County, Montana.

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EDA awards $153,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lake County in 2023

By Glacier Country News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $153,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lake County, Montana.

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EDA awards $153,000 in grants for economic development projects in Glacier County in 2023

By Glacier Country News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $153,000 in grants for economic development projects in Glacier County, Montana.

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Montana and California lawmakers urge FAA to certify firefighting helicopters

By Glacier Country News | Jan 17, 2025

Today, a group of lawmakers from Montana and California urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite the certification process for six CH-47D Chinook helicopters owned by Billings Flying Service (BFS).

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Montana State Rodeo Team makes history with inaugural parade invitation

By Glacier Country News | Jan 15, 2025

Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke extended his congratulations to the Montana State University (MSU) Rodeo Team for their selection to participate in the 2025 Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., scheduled for January 20.

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National parks access bill passes Senate heads to President

By Glacier Country News | Dec 20, 2024

Congressman Ryan Zinke has announced that the Senate has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act.

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Missoula launches snowplow naming contest for community engagement

By Glacier Country News | Dec 17, 2024

The City of Missoula's Public Works & Mobility Department is inviting residents to participate in the "Name Our Snowplows Contest."

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Zinke introduces bipartisan bill to tackle skilled worker shortage in housing

By Glacier Country News | Dec 17, 2024

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke has introduced a bipartisan bill to address the shortage of skilled workers in the housing sector.

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Missoula Parking Commission resumes Food for Fines program in December

By Glacier Country News | Dec 2, 2024

Throughout December, individuals can reduce their outstanding parking citations by donating nonperishable food items to the Missoula Parking Commission.

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Zinke criticizes USPS plan impacting rural mail service

By Glacier Country News | Nov 22, 2024

Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke from Western Montana joined forces with Congresswoman Harriet Hagaman of Wyoming and seven other congressional members to address concerns about proposed changes by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

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Missoula mandates bear-resistant trash containers in buffer zones

By Glacier Country News | Nov 14, 2024

Missoula City-County has implemented health code regulations requiring bear-resistant garbage containers in designated areas known as the Bear Buffer Zone.

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Zinke announces over $31 million in grants for Western Montana infrastructure projects

By Glacier Country News | Oct 29, 2024

Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke announced significant funding for infrastructure projects in Western Montana.

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Missoula announces fall leaf collection schedule starting November 5

By Glacier Country News | Oct 25, 2024

The City of Missoula's Street Maintenance & Operations Division will commence its annual leaf collection program on November 5, with plans to conclude by November 29.

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Zinke secures victory as VA delays ambulance service cuts impacting Montana veterans

By Glacier Country News | Sep 9, 2024

Ceding to Congressman Ryan Zinke’s oversight and demands, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has delayed the implementation of a proposed rule that would have significantly reduced affordable air and ground ambulance services for veterans. In 2020, the VA suggested cutting reimbursement rates for these services by up to 90%, using outdated market data from 1998 for air ambulances and 2002 for ground ambulances. The proposed changes would have made it financially unfeasible for air ambulances to operate, particularly affecting rural areas like Granite County in Montana,...