AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Augusta Montana. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/augusta-mt 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/augusta-mt https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:46:13 -0600 Daines Statement On Biden Admin's Heavy-Handed Wotus Rule U.S. SENATE – Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement https://www.americantowns.com/news/daines-statement-on-biden-admins-heavyhanded-wotus-rule-31512321-kila-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/daines-statement-on-biden-admins-heavyhanded-wotus-rule-31512321-kila-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 President Biden signed 19 Tester bills into law in 2022—including historic PACT Act to deliver toxic-exposed veterans earned benefits https://www.americantowns.com/news/tester-delivers-key-wins-for-veterans-in-second-year-as-chairman-passing-19-bills-31513287-havre-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tester-delivers-key-wins-for-veterans-in-second-year-as-chairman-passing-19-bills-31513287-havre-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 State Employees Donate Over 2,500 Pounds of Food to the Montana Food Bank Network HELENA, Mont. – After wrapping up his 12 Days of Giving https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-employees-donate-over-2500-pounds-of-food-to-the-montana-food-bank-network-31513929-helena-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-employees-donate-over-2500-pounds-of-food-to-the-montana-food-bank-network-31513929-helena-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Gianforte Urges University System To Ban TikTok HELENA, Mont. – After banning TikTok on state devices, for state business, and while https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-urges-university-system-to-ban-tiktok-31513934-helena-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-urges-university-system-to-ban-tiktok-31513934-helena-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Gianforte Shares Priorities to Further Improve State's Business Climate HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today joined https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-shares-priorities-to-further-improve-states-business-climate-31513937-helena-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-shares-priorities-to-further-improve-states-business-climate-31513937-helena-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Gianforte Announces Board Appointments HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments: Fish and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-announces-board-appointments-31513932-helena-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-announces-board-appointments-31513932-helena-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Gianforte Highlights Proposals To Cut Property Taxes, Create Jobs, Support Small Business KALISPELL, Mont. – Joining small business https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-highlights-proposals-to-cut-property-taxes-create-jobs-support-small-business-31513947-kalispell-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-highlights-proposals-to-cut-property-taxes-create-jobs-support-small-business-31513947-kalispell-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Gianforte Promotes Tax Relief for Families, Businesses HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today spotlighted his pro-family, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-promotes-tax-relief-for-families-businesses-31514720-helena-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-promotes-tax-relief-for-families-businesses-31514720-helena-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Daines, Risch: Biden Administration Report Admits Cancelling Keystone XL Pipeline Killed Thousands of Jobs, Cost Billions U.S. SENATE – https://www.americantowns.com/news/daines-risch-biden-administration-report-admits-cancelling-keystone-xl-pipeline-killed-thousands-of-jobs-cost-billions-31515397-lakeside-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/daines-risch-biden-administration-report-admits-cancelling-keystone-xl-pipeline-killed-thousands-of-jobs-cost-billions-31515397-lakeside-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Senator: “Veterans, servicemembers, and their families in the Helena area have earned and deserve access to the timely appointments and expanded https://www.americantowns.com/news/tester-pushes-va-to-expand-mental-health-services-at-helena-vet-center-for-local-veterans-servicemembers-31513906-anaconda-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tester-pushes-va-to-expand-mental-health-services-at-helena-vet-center-for-local-veterans-servicemembers-31513906-anaconda-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Helena, MT – Yesterday, Montana legislative Democrats laid out their priorities for the 68th session and the differences between the https://www.americantowns.com/news/lets-talk-about-whats-missing-from-the-governors-budget-31514014-helena-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lets-talk-about-whats-missing-from-the-governors-budget-31514014-helena-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Gianforte Announces $18.5 Million Settlement for Libby Asbestos Site HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-announces-185-million-settlement-for-libby-asbestos-site-31517558-helena-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-announces-185-million-settlement-for-libby-asbestos-site-31517558-helena-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Gianforte, Local Leaders Address Public Safety in Yellowstone County BILLINGS, Mont. – Returning to Billings one year after https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-local-leaders-address-public-safety-in-yellowstone-county-31517563-billings-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-gianforte-local-leaders-address-public-safety-in-yellowstone-county-31517563-billings-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Historic flooding this past summer damaged large areas of the Custer-Gallatin National Forest As part of his continued effort to support flood https://www.americantowns.com/news/tester-urges-forest-service-to-address-flood-damage-in-custergallatin-national-forest-31515398-choteau-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tester-urges-forest-service-to-address-flood-damage-in-custergallatin-national-forest-31515398-choteau-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Montana will receive seven Value-Added Producer Grants from USDA Rural Development As part of his continued push to support small business in rural https://www.americantowns.com/news/tester-secures-more-than-11-million-to-expand-meat-processing-capacity-in-montana-31515401-dillon-mt.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tester-secures-more-than-11-million-to-expand-meat-processing-capacity-in-montana-31515401-dillon-mt.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600