Electricity deregulation comes to Montana—so far, to the cheers of some and the chagrin of many.

We all pay dearly when congestion chokes the electrical system. A resurgence of transmission investment in the district promises relief—if new lines actually get built.

Rural telephone companies in the district collect millions of dollars annually in universal service subsidies. Has the time come to let them fend for themselves?

Proposed measures would curb the costs of subsidizing rural phone service.

Renewable-energy mandates raise lots of questions for electric utilities and consumers

Secondary financial markets could boost the manufactured home industry.

District farms are getting smaller and bigger at the same time.