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Law over gender-affirming care for minors awaits final ruling from judge
A Missoula District Court Judge has heard arguments about a Montana law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.
Gianforte signs bill that reduces how much businesses pay into unemployment fund
Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill into law that he says will give an important tax break to Montana businesses.
Bill would make school lunches free for some students
House Bill 551, sponsored by Democratic Representative Melissa Romano of Helena, would set aside $600,000 in the state budget annually.
Property tax reform bills advance in the Montana Legislature
After Wednesday, there are just ten working days left in the Montana Legislature’s 69th session. Property tax relief remains one of the biggest open questions.
Montana lawmakers consider expanding prison facilities
For much of the 2025 session, lawmakers have debated the need for more prison capacity in the state. They’re looking at more than $400 million in spending this session, aimed at addressing that issue.
'Bobby's Law' mean harsher penalties for deadly DUI crashes
On Tuesday, the Montana Legislature passed House Bill 267 – also known as “Bobby’s Law” – which strengthens the punishment for DUIs that result in a death.
Temporary restraining order extended against transgender bathroom bill
A Missoula District Court Judge extended the temporary restraining order on Montana House Bill 121 on Monday.
Nuclear energy bills head to the governor's desk
Two bills that could open the door for a nuclear energy industry in Montana have passed the legislature and are headed to the Governor’s desk.
Wild week for property tax bills at Montana Legislature
With just two full weeks left in the Montana Legislature’s 2025 session, it’s reached the point where bills may appear to die, come back to life and get significantly changed – all at a rapid pace.
Montana Senate advances main state budget bill
House Bill 2’s initial debate on the floor of the Montana House took almost a full day. Things went much faster on the Senate floor Thursday.
Federal judge hears motions in Montana lawsuit over bison management
On Thursday, a Federal District Judge Brian Morris for the District of Montana heard several motions in the State of Montana’s lawsuit against Yellowstone National Park over bison management.
Senate Taxation Committee starts narrowing paths forward for tax reform
On Wednesday morning, a state legislative committee moved forward several of the major tax relief bills stlll under consideration – but not before making big changes to the language. -
Lawmakers look at ways to increase childcare in Montana
Many families would agree that the cost and availability are challenges that need to be addressed. Still, opponents worry that the price might be too steep.
Montana Senate advances 'STARS Act' education funding bill
The Montana Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would provide more funding to school districts if they increase their basic teacher pay.
Montana legislator proposes new state trust to fund future programs
As the Legislature puts together the final budget plan, lawmakers are considering one bill that would eventually put more than $1 billion into a trust.
Property tax relief debated in final weeks of Montana legislative session
Lawmakers still have to sort through a lot of proposals for property tax relief. Now, they’re talking about how to get those ideas aligned together for a final tax plan.
Legislation blocks 'red flag laws' in Montana
The Montana Legislature has passed legislation preventing local governments from enacting laws to remove firearms from people who are considered a danger to themselves or others.
MT Legislature bill blocks schools from disciplining pronoun and name usage
The Montana Legislature has passed a bill that prevents public schools and state officials from acting against staff or students who do not use an individual's preferred name or pronouns.
Montana House debates wolf management
House Bills 258 and 259 from Republican Representative Paul Fielder of Thompson Falls were returned to the House after being amended in the Senate.
Downing and Zinke talk about federal budget framework
On Thursday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives approved a budget framework – an initial step toward advancing the Trump administration’s budget priorities.
Montana Legislature passes another bill to define gender as only male or female
The Montana Legislature has passed a bill that aims to clearly define the sex of an individual as only male or female based on their biology.
'Indigenous Peoples Day' bill heads to governor
On Wednesday afternoon, the Montana House voted 88-12 to advance Senate Bill 224, sponsored by Sen. Shane Morigeau
Montana House debates judiciary bills
From the start of the 2025 session, Republican lawmakers made an overhaul of the judiciary one of their top priorities. A number of those proposed changes came up for debate in the House Thursday.
Indigenous Peoples Day bill gets broad support in Montana House
A bill that would recognize “Indigenous Peoples Day” as a holiday in Montana could soon be on its way to the governor’s desk. -
Montana House endorses bill allowing lawsuits over transgender procedures
The Montana House has endorsed a bill that would allow people to sue if they believe they were harmed by receiving gender transition procedures – but not before adding an amendment on the House floor.
State budget bill heads to Montana Senate
A day after the Montana House officially sent the main state budget bill to the Senate, it’s already moving quickly through the process.
Montana House tackles bills tied to the budget
The Montana Legislature is now three-quarters of the way through its 69th session. With just 21 days left, they’ve reached the point where the policy in a bill isn’t the only thing that matters.
Montana's right-to-die debate: one family's battle
BILLINGS- Montana’s ongoing right-to-die debate remains in a legal gray area, but a 2025 state Senate bill could redefine the issue.
Montana firefighter opposes proposal to ban medical aid in dying
Montana bill could charge doctors for prescribing life-ending medication, igniting debate between personal choice and ethical concerns.
'Hands Off' rally in Helena
At noon on Saturday, there was a crowd gathered on the front steps of the Montana State Capitol, expressing their opposition to what they called “chaos” coming from the federal government.
