Montana Governor Pushes Licensing Reforms | Missoula News

Missoula News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

Montana’s Governor Gianforte has unveiled a bold plan to unlock thousands of licensed jobs—especially in rural areas—by streamlining outdated licensing rules that are blocking qualified workers from stepping into critical roles like public health and safety. A special task force found current regulations create unnecessary barriers, and now they’ve delivered 50+ smart recommendations designed to make it easier for Montanans to enter, re-enter, or switch careers without compromising safety or professionalism. Fifteen of these proposals need legislative approval—and lawmakers are already…