The fate of the 67-year-old executive residence that Montana governors used to live in could be decided soon. In a survey that closed last month, the state Department of Administration asked the public what they think should happen to the vacant house. The DOA’s Capitol Complex Advisory Council will present the survey results and cost models for consideration at its next meeting.
Author Archives: Lauren Miller
Lauren Miller joined Montana Free Press as a multimedia journalist and visual storyteller in 2025. She is 2025 Visual Fellow with Report For America/Catchlight. A graduate of Syracuse University, she previously worked at the Casper Star-Tribune and Bozeman Daily Chronicle. In 2023, she was a recipient of the Photographer of the Year/Dailies award from the Wyoming Press Association. Her storytelling spans photography, cinematography, portraiture, audio and archival research. Miller is driven by an interest in daily life’s quieter moments — both mundane and extraordinary — and adapts her approach to suit each subject. Based in Helena, Lauren can be reached at [email protected].

