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Democratic U.S. House candidate sues over independent's petition signatures
Authorities in Cascade County are continuing to investigate potentially fraudulent signatures on the petitions that qualified two independent congressional candidates for Montana’s November ballot.
Montanans attending, Knudsen speaks at Republicans' midterm convention
This year, the national Republican Party is taking an unusual step and meeting outside a presidential year.
National Forest "Roadless Rule" repeal sparking debate in Montana
The Trump administration’s proposal to lift a nationwide policy that limited logging and roadbuilding in National Forest lands has sparked debate.
State employee health plan to require members to cover more costs next year
Big changes are coming for the nearly 30,000 Montanans who get their health insurance through the state employee health plan.
Task force presents recommendations on reforming Montana professional licensing
Montana currently has about 200,000 professional license holders, across more than 200 license categories.
Montana U.S. Senate candidates discuss how to manage data centers, AI
In recent months, data centers and AI have become big topics on Montana’s political scene. Now, candidates in the state’s U.S. Senate race are staking out their positions on how to respond.
Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Austin on the road campaigning
Kyle Austin, the winner of the Libertarian nomination for Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat, says he has been trying to push back against the idea that the Senate election is a three-way race.
Gianforte, HUD secretary hold roundtable on youth aging out of foster care
Gov. Greg Gianforte was in Bozeman Thursday, joined by U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, to talk about the challenges facing youth transitioning out of foster care.
Gianforte appoints former PSC member Bushman to replace Molnar during suspension
Gov. Greg Gianforte has selected a former member of the Montana Public Service Commission to serve on the commission temporarily, while Commissioner Brad Molnar is suspended from office.
State task force unveils recommendations on 'Montana's energy future'
Members of a state task force on energy say Montana is at an “energy crossroads,” and they’ve unveiled a list of recommendations for how state leaders can start preparing.
Montana nonprofits concerned about impacts of federal funding changes
The landscape for nonprofits that receive federal grants has changed significantly since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in January 2025.
Zinke receives award from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke was in Missoula Friday morning, to receive recognition from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. -
Montana PSC asks NorthWestern Energy to revise Integrated Resource Plan
Montana regulators are asking the state’s largest utility to make revisions to their long-range plan for how they’ll provide electricity in the state.
Judge issues injunction allowing two Montana lawmakers to stay on ballot
A state district judge in Helena has granted a preliminary injunction, preventing the enforcement of an opinion from Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
Judge to issue ruling Wednesday as two Montana lawmakers sue to stay on ballot
A Helena judge says he’ll issue a ruling Wednesday morning, as a pair of state lawmakers challenge an attorney general’s decision that could force them off the November ballot.
Pair of Montana lawmakers sue to stay on ballot
Two longtime state lawmakers are going to court to try to remain on the November ballot, after Montana’s attorney general issued a ruling that could leave them ineligible to run.
Molnar asks judge to block his one-year suspension from Montana PSC
One of Montana’s top utility regulators is currently suspended from office, but he’s asking a state judge to block that suspension before Gov. Greg Gianforte can choose a temporary replacement.
Alme prepares for next phase of Senate campaign after candidate field finalized
Over the last few weeks, most of the attention in the U.S. Senate race was focused on whether Democratic candidate Alani Bankhead and independent candidate Seth Bodnar would both remain on the ballot.
State commission wrapping up report on Montana public school funding
For more than a year, a state commission has been looking into a big question: whether Montana is providing adequate funding for public education.
Montana AG Knudsen issues opinion that could force prominent lawmaker off ballot
Montana’s attorney general has issued a legal opinion that could bar a prominent state lawmaker from the ballot this year.
