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The Federal Communications Commission voted to propose its first Internet privacy rules and to expand a phone subsidy program to cover Internet access.

FCC Votes To Propose New Privacy Rules For Internet Service Providers

The vote, however, was delayed for several hours as regulators negotiated a budget deal on another issue: the expansion of a phone subsidy to begin covering Internet access.

A Madison Water Utility Crew works to dig up and replace a broken water shutoff box in preparation for a larger pipe-lining project. Madison started using copper instead of lead pipes in the late 1920s.

Avoiding A Future Crisis, Madison Removed Lead Water Pipes 15 Years Ago

The water crisis in Flint, Mich., raised an alarm about the dangers of lead in our water supply, but it is not new knowledge. Madison, Wis., knew about it and removed all its lead pipes 15 years ago.

Revenue generated from the increased gas tax Montana lawmakers passed last year collected more than $6 million in its first four months.

Missoula Considers Local Option Gas Tax

The Missoula Chamber of Commerce hasn’t yet taken a position on a possible 2 cent local option gas tax. But Sam Sill, the Chamber’s Government Affairs…

Coal with the town of Colstrip in the background

WA Utility Denies It's Seeking Fast Track Closure Of Colstrip Units 1 & 2

One of the owners of Colstrip Units 1 and 2 denies his company is angling for a fast-track closure of the coal-fired power plants. Steve Secrist, general…

Lack Of Transmission Facilities Hampers Montana Wind Generation

Montana is rich in wind resources, but the demand currently doesn’t support the high cost, according to wind and utility expert.Rob Gramlich of the…

When It Comes To Police Reform, Insurance Companies May Play A Role

There are limits to what the government can do, but it turns out that insurers look for ways to push police departments they cover to reduce risk.

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called for physicians to consider alternatives to opioids first when treating pain. St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, N.J., is one hospital implementing an opiod-alternative program.

No Joke: N.J. Hospital Uses Laughing Gas To Cut Down On Opioid Use

Physicians at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center say they hope treating ER patients with alternatives to opioid painkillers will serve as a model for cutting down on opioid abuse nationwide.

Rep. Art Wittich, R-Bozeman, testifies on the forth day of his corruption trial in Helena, March 31, 2016.

Rep. Wittich Takes The Stand In Campaign Practices Trial

State representative Art Wittich took the stand Thursday in the civil trial against him for allegedly violating state campaign finance law. Wittich is…

Reminder: Always Pick A Winner In March Madness Brackets

James Kiki filled out a NCAA basketball tournament bracket, and he's tied for first place in a Yahoo contest. But he forgot to pick a winner in the final game and has no chance at the $50,000 prize.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has accepted a takeover offer from Marriott International, after Chinese firm Anbang Insurance Group Co. withdrew from takeover talks.

Marriott To Buy Starwood Hotels, After Chinese Firm Quits Pursuit

Marriott says that the boards of both hotel companies approved the deal after the Beijing-based Anbang Insurance Group ended its pursuit.

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