Big Tech Accountability: Montana is among states in a sweeping $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta over alleged child-safety failures on Facebook and Instagram, with Montana officials saying the state could receive about $89 million guaranteed and up to $127 million, plus required safety upgrades like teen time limits and overnight access blocks. Local Politics: The Montana Plan is hosting a community roundtable in Miles City on Sept. 2 to explain I-194, aimed at ending dark money and corporate spending in Montana elections. Public Lands & Wildfire Risk: The U.S. Forest Service has moved to fully rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, a change that would affect millions of acres including about 6.4 million in Montana, with supporters warning it could worsen wildfire risk and opponents citing harm to wildlife and recreation. Energy & Landowner Rights: Split-estate landowners in Montana and other Western states are pushing back on proposed Interior changes that would reduce notice and public input on oil and gas leasing. Trade & Ranching: As Trump’s plan to lower ground beef prices via temporary foreign imports draws backlash, Montana ranchers and farm groups warn it could undercut local producers. Business & Industry: Janicki Industries named Bob Devoe vice president for contracts, supply chain and government compliance as it expands aerospace and defense manufacturing, including a Great Falls campus.