Montana Logging Association

09/04/2026

The MLA office will be closed Monday September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Have a safe weekend.

09/04/2026

Good news for Montana State Fund policy holders.

When we say our partnerships pay dividends we mean it. This week the Montana State Fund Board of Directors approved a $45 million dividend.

This is money that will directly impact more than 22,000 Montana businesses and the Montana economy.

Dividends are a reflection of the partnership we have with policyholders and their employees. Improved workplace safety, effective claims management, and strong investment performance make this possible. This year marks the 28th consecutive year we have returned dividends, totaling $557.5 million returned to policyholders since 1999.

Dividend payments will be distributed by check, ACH deposit, or account credit starting in late October.

Thank you to the Montanans who trust us to protect their people and their future.

To find out how your business can partner with us for dependable workers’ compensation coverage and unmatched service, contact us today.

Learn more: www.montanastatefund.com

09/03/2026

Another reminder to watch for school busses and kids

School is back in session. Now, with more drivers on the roads during pickup and drop-off hours, officials are reminding folks to slow down when they see these bus lights flashing.

08/31/2026

Moose Day! Not often this safety guy sees a moose, but 5 in one day is pretty impressive.

08/29/2026

Comment on the link at the bottom of the article. Comments are due in just over 3 weeks.

The Forest Service is considering rescinding the Roadless Rule, and it needs to hear from you.

For 25 years, the rule has restricted access and active forest management across millions of acres of national forests. Rescinding it would give local forest professionals more flexibility to reduce wildfire risks while improving access for firefighting, recreation and other public uses.

Take two minutes to submit a comment through the Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities Action Center:

https://www.votervoice.net/HFHC/Campaigns/129835/Respond

Comments are due September 21.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Share your sunset pictures or full moon pic.

08/27/2026

A 55,000-acre logging and fuels-mitigation project in the Sapphire Mountains east of Corvallis can proceed, a federal judge in Missoula ruled this month. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/27/2026

Forest policy should give land managers more ability to access and address unhealthy conditions before wildfire breaks out.