Laura Hatch

School-based health clinics in Montana are helping increase attendance and lower suspensions, according to a new report by the Montana Healthcare Foundation. The survey found 70% of responding school districts reported decreased absenteeism due to the clinics' convenience and greater student access to health care. Comments from Todd Wester, curriculum director, Livingston Public Schools; and Kelsey Gummer, senior program officer, Montana Healthcare Foundation.

Montana is several percentage points behind the national average for the number of people with college degrees or certifications that result in higher-paying jobs than those with a high school diploma. Economists say improving these numbers will be vital for social mobility and economic growth. Comments from Jeff Strohl, director, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce; and Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst, NBC News.

Montana's main utility has released a draft plan to supply energy to its customers for the next 20 years, and environmental advocates have concerns.

Some Montana student loan borrowers in default could have their wages garnished soon.

As Montana farmers wait on payments from the Trump administration's $12 billion aid plan, they're reacting with hesitant relief.

New legislation from members of Montana's congressional delegation aims to make environmental restoration projects easier and less expensive.

A Montana military retiree is disappointed he never received his retirement benefits during the government shutdown.

A Montana town is coming together to meet a big need: after-school bus transportation for kids.

A former NASA science journalist from Montana is speaking out after she said the agency edited climate change out of her work.