Public Lands Recreation: Trump rescinded two-decade-old executive orders that restricted off-road vehicles on federal lands, a move that could loosen rules in many national parks. Montana Energy & Rural Investment: Gov. Greg Gianforte highlighted rural projects during a 56-county tour, including a $100 million advanced battery system in Glacier County aimed at boosting grid reliability. Local Tech & Data Centers: Missoula County delayed review of a proposed Bonner data center again, citing the applicant’s continued failure to provide required materials. Health Policy in Montana: Montana is set to test federal Medicaid work requirements starting July 1, raising concerns about whether cash-strapped state health agencies can keep coverage for eligible adults. Wildlife & Connectivity: Montana’s grizzly conservation work faces habitat fragmentation pressures, with I-90 described as a major barrier to genetic mixing between Yellowstone and Glacier-area bears. Biosafety Oversight: Sen. Tim Sheehy urged an Inspector General review of Rocky Mountain Laboratories after alleged biosafety lapses involving deadly pathogens. Rare Earths Research: WVU launched a Rare Earth Elements Initiative and a startup effort to expand extraction tech using acid mine drainage and industrial byproducts. STEM Education Spotlight: A Montana prenursing student won a Boren Scholarship to study Russian in Latvia, aiming to improve communication in global healthcare. Community Science & Environment: A Bozeman event discussed wildlife connectivity and “circulatory system” impacts of roads and development on biodiversity.