Endangered Species Act Rollback: The Interior Department canceled a rule that gave newly threatened species automatic protections, replacing it with slower, species-by-species plans that critics say could let oil, gas, and mining seek exemptions. A second change also pushes officials to weigh economic impacts when designating critical habitat. Montana Agriculture Lab Boost: Gov. Greg Gianforte joined partners to open MSU’s new Combined State Laboratories building in Bozeman, bringing together the state’s veterinary diagnostic and analytical labs plus the Wool Lab to speed testing, diagnostics, and research for Montana producers. Yellowstone Wolf Update: Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, has left the park, raising questions about what comes next for the historic line. PFAS in Flathead Waters: UM scientists reported “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in water samples across the Flathead Watershed, with detections at every site tested, alongside related findings of pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Public Lands Workers Unionize: National Park Service employees in the Mountain West voted to unionize, citing staffing cuts, low pay, and housing strain across parks that include Montana. Driving Speed Study: New research finds speeding wastes fuel and money while saving little or no time—an easy win for emissions and household budgets. Local Tech for Emergencies: A Montana Tech student is helping redesign campus emergency evacuation planning for people with disabilities, including chair-based evacuation ideas.