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Oct 2, 2026 [3 selected stories]

Montana institutions face leadership change as federal policy shifts raise wider stakes

The day’s strongest Montana-relevant developments center on a new state transportation chief, a contested community-college appointment and changes to federal programs affecting communities nationwide.

Montana Free Press - Oct 2, 2026

Gianforte taps Larry Flynn to lead Montana transportation agency

Gov. Greg Gianforte selected Larry Flynn as director of the Montana Department of Transportation. Flynn will replace Chris Dorrington, who left the agency’s top post on Oct. 1.

Daily Montanan - Oct 2, 2026

Flathead Valley college faculty challenge presidential appointment

The Flathead Valley Community College board of trustees advanced the appointment of Deborah Kish Stephan as the school’s first new president in more than 25 years. Faculty allege the selection process lacked transparency and disenfranchised the campus.

Daily Montanan - Oct 2, 2026

SNAP losses continue as Congress debates food-assistance cuts

More than 330,000 Americans lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program between May and June, according to new U.S. Department of Agriculture data cited in the report. Congress is weighing whether to slow major cuts to federal food assistance, but the candidate does not specify the effect on Montana.

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